Transurethral prostatectomy.

Transurethral prostatectomy is one of the most common operations today. In the United States, more than 90 per cent of patients with bladder outlet obstruction from BPH have their surgery done transurethrally. The operation is associated with a very low mortality rate, and the immediate postoperative results are excellent. The long-term results also appear to be satisfactory according to chart review data. However, insurance claims data suggest higher later mortality and reoperation rates than have been reported previously. Further studies, such as a randomized trial, will be necessary to evaluate the long-term outcome of transurethral prostatectomy further.