title: Transurethral resection of the prostate. A review of 1111 cases.
abstract: A review of 1111 transurethral resections of the prostate (TURP) revealed a mortality of 0.5% (6 patients). A stricture frequency of 3% was observed as a complication after the operation. A supplementary resection was done within one year in 9%. Transurethral resection syndrome of the prostate (TURP syndrome) occurred in two patients. Cancer incidence was 18%. Blood transfusions were given to 20% of the patients. The weight of resected prostatic tissue ranged from 4 to 115 g (mean 25 g), and was less than 20 g in 60%. Peroperative bleeding amounting to over 1800 ml occurred in 3.3% (37 patients).
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, St. Göran's Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kolmert
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Norlén
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013548:Sweden; D014546:Urinary Catheterization