[Hemolysis in not the cause of the TUR-syndrome. The use of non-hemolytic solutions does not prevent its occurrence (author's transl)].

The TUR-syndrome has an acute and a delayed toxic modality. It occurs during the resection of large prostatic glands with long operative times and by perforation of the prostatic capsule. The TUR-syndrome is not caused by hemolysis by but disturbances of the serum electrolytes.