[Transurethral incision of the prostate. 5 years of follow-up. Apropos of 57 patients].
Fifty-seven bladder neck incisions were studied with a minimum follow-up of 5 years. The results published after one year were very satisfactory, but became more disappointing after 5 years, with a 38.7 reoperation rate. The weight of the prostate appears to be the determining factor. The indications, 5 years ago, were much wider than they are today, with prostate weights of up to 45 g on digital rectal examination. This type of operation should now be reserved for young subjects wishing to retain antegrade ejaculation with a prostate not exceeding 20 to 30 g and in high surgical risk patients unsuitable for transurethral resection.
Richard
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Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Sud, Amiens.
Devoldere
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Tourneur
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Hakami
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Dahmani
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Abourachid
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D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004542:Ejaculation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009929:Organ Size; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000601:surgery