The role of TURP in early diagnosis of prostate carcinoma
- VernacularTitle:经尿道前列腺切除术在前列腺癌早期诊断中的意义
- Author:
Zhifang MA
;
Dongwen WANG
;
Chun LIU
;
Xuezhi LIANG
;
Binlin HAN
;
Hongfei GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Prostate neoplasms;
Transurethral resection of prostats;
Diagnosis
- From:
Cancer Research and Clinic
2007;19(z1):43-44
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the role of transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP)in early diagnosis of prostate carcinoma.Methods TURP were perforhaed on 16 suspected patients with prostate carcinoma,based on their mean serum PSA level(11.7 ng/ml),negative results of anal touch and needle system biopsies,or with lower urinary tract symptoms,or those biopsy was not fit.6 cases were diagnosed prostate carcinoma by pathology.3 cases underwent double orchieetomy and treated with anti-androgen drugs.2 cases were emasculated by medicines and treated with anti-androgen drugs.1 case underwent radical prostatectomy after neoadjuvant hormonal therapy.Results 6 cases(37.5%)diagnosed prostate carcinoma by pathology were followed up for 3 months to 2 years and were all alive.Lower urinary tract symptoms were relived in 2 patients who underwent TURP. Conclusion TURP play a important role in early diagnosis of prostate carcinoma in certain circumstances.The symptoms could be relieved by TURP in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.
