[Incision of the bladder neck].
Transurethral incision of the bladder neck (TUIBN) is a simple method of relieving bladder outflow obstruction producing similar results to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) when obstruction is caused by small prostate (< 40 gr). The complication rate is low and retrograde ejaculation has a far less degree than after TURP, so less bleeding. The major advantage of TUIBN are: short hospitalization, less bladder neck contractures. The drawback of the absence of prostate tissue for an earlier diagnosis of cancer can be balanced performing a biopsy before treatment.
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D004542:Ejaculation; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*