SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE GLANDS UP TO 150 ML: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH 1 YEAR OF FOLLOWUP

Abstract

TURP for large prostate glands is a safe procedure without showing a different complication rate compared with TURP for recommended volumes. Patients with a baseline prostate volume of greater than 70 ml seem to achieve better improvement in obstruction and symptoms.