Korean J Urol.
1982 Jul;23(4):535-538.
Clinical Observation of Retropubic Prostatectomy in Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Seoul Red Cross Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
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%.
