Bipolar transurethral enucleation and resection of the prostate: Whether it is ready to supersede TURP?

Journal: Asian journal of urology
Published Date: Dec 8, 2017

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: According to the EAU Guidelines, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has so far still been considered as the gold standard for surgical treatment for patients with obstructing clinical benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). However, its relatively high rate of complications and postoperative recurrence necessitates further modification and innovation on the surgery technique. We reported the patient outcomes with our technique.

Authors

  • Peng Xu
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Abai Xu
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Binshen Chen
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Shaobo Zheng
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Yawen Xu
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Hulin Li
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Haiyan Shen
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
  • Chunxiao Liu
    Department of Urology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.

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