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Endoscopy 1970; 2(1): 23-27
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098424
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098424
Originalbeiträge · Original Contribution
© Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart
Transurethral Prostatectomy — A General Review: I. Prostates and bladder necks not suitable for transurethral resection. II. Two complications of T.U.R.
Photos from “Transurethral Prostatectomy”, Williams & Wilkins Co. Baltimore, Md., 21202, U.S.A. 1968.Assoc. Clin. Prof. G. O. Baumrucker, Dept. Urology, Univ. Ill. College Medicine Chicago, Illinois.Further Information
Publication History
Publication Date:
08 December 2008 (online)
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