Transurethral resection of the prostate provides more favorable clinical outcomes compared with conservative medical treatment in patients with urinary retention caused by benign prostatic obstruction

Lin, Yu-HsiangYu-HsiangLinHou, Chen-PangChen-PangHouChen, Tien-HsingTien-HsingChenJuang, Horng-HengHorng-HengJuangChang, Phei-LangPhei-LangChangPEI-SHAN YANGChen, Chien-LunChien-LunChenTsui, Ke-HungKe-HungTsui2023-08-312023-08-312018-01-161471-2318https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/634835To evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of patients with urinary retention (UR) caused by a benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and compare their outcomes with those of patients who received medication without surgical intervention.enAlfa-blocker; Benign prostate hyperplasia; Outcome; Prostatectomy; Urine retentionTransurethral resection of the prostate provides more favorable clinical outcomes compared with conservative medical treatment in patients with urinary retention caused by benign prostatic obstructionjournal article10.1186/s12877-018-0709-3293386882-s2.0-85040762853https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85040762853