Transurethral Prostatectomy — A General Review: I. Prostates and bladder necks not suitable for transurethral resection. II. Two complications of T.U.R.

Summary

Conditions not suitable for T.U.R. are described; the overly large middle lobe; the filiform urethral stricture; and multiple bladder calculi. One cause of epididymitis is discussed.

Rules to prevent T.U.R. incontinence are discussed. Though one of the tragedies of this operation damage to the external sphincter can be easily avoided. An unusual complication of damage to the glans penis and meatus is discussed.

Key Words

Endoscopic resection - large middle lobe - filiform strictures - bladder calculi - external sphincter - incontinence and its prevention - epididymitis - priapism - meatal sluff - urethrotomy