Clinical Observation of Retropubic Prostatectomy in Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
- Author:
Sung Yul PARK
1
;
Jhy Bok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Seoul Red Cross Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
retropubic prostatectomy;
BPH
- MeSH:
Abscess;
Blood Transfusion;
Fever;
Hospitalization;
Mortality;
Postoperative Complications;
Prostatectomy*;
Prostatic Hyperplasia*;
Urethral Stricture;
Urinary Catheters;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1982;23(4):535-538
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A clinical observation was made on twenty cases of retropubic prostatectomy from June, 30 1978 to June 30, 1981. The results were summerized as follows. 1. The mean operation time was 92 minutes in retropubic prostatectomy. 2. The mean amount of blood transfusion was 1.2 pint. Transfusion was done in 75% of retropubic prostatectomy. 3. The mean duration of the urethral catheter indwelling was 8.85 days. 4. The mean duration of hospitalization was 9.6 days. 5. The weight of adenomatous tissue enucleated ranged from 20 to 52gm. 6. Postoperative complications were urinary infections in 12 cases, temporary incontinence in 5 cases, urethral strictures, wound abscesses and pyrexia. The mortality rate was 0%.
