作者: John Varkarakis , Georg Bartsch , Wolfgang Horninger
DOI: 10.1002/PROS.10339
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摘要: BACKGROUND Long-term complication and reoperation rates in 1,211 patients undergoing TURP for symptomatic BPH between 1988 1991 were evaluated after a follow-up of at least 10 years. METHODS Of the who underwent TURP, 577 (47.6%) available follow-up. Long-term complications as well on basis patient questionnaire or physician interview. RESULTS Repeat operation had to be performed 35 (6%). TUR bladder neck contracture done 14 (2.4%), while repeat obstruction was required 11 (1.9%). Finally, urethral strictures mandating surgical correction present (1.7%). CONCLUSIONS TURP is associated with low therefore remains gold standard therapy. Nevertheless, these must continued, late requiring intervention may occur even years postoperatively. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.