The role of TURP in the management of prostate carcinoma
- VernacularTitle:TURP在前列腺癌诊治中的作用评价
- Author:
Xiaodong ZHANG
;
Kexin XU
;
Xiaofeng WANG
;
Shukun HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Prostatic neoplasms;
Carcinoma;
TURP
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2000;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo evaluate the role of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the management of prostate carcinoma.MethodsTURP were randomly performed on 19 suspected patients with prostate carcinoma, based on their mean serum PSA level (14.5 ng/ml) and negative result of anal touch,so as to take more biopsy samples and to make histopathologic diagnosis.Meanwhile,another 8 patients with prostate carcinoma underwent palliative TURP so as to resolve bladder outlet obstruction.ResultsOf the 19 suspected patients, 6 (33%) were pathologically diagnosed to have prostate carcinoma.These 6 patients were all alive during a follow-up for 3 months to 6 years.Obstructive symptom was relieved in 4 patients who underwent palliative TURP,but repeat palliative TURP was needed in 2 patients 3 months after initial operations.ConclusionsIn certain circumstances,TURP may play a role in the diagnosis of prostate carcinoma. In addition, it relieves obstructive symptom caused by enlarged prostate. However, the long-term effects are unpredictable.
