Transurethral resection of the prostate. A review of 1111 cases.

A review of 1111 transurethral resections of the prostate (TURP) revealed a mortality of 0.5% (6 patients). A stricture frequency of 3% was observed as a complication after the operation. A supplementary resection was done within one year in 9%. Transurethral resection syndrome of the prostate (TURP syndrome) occurred in two patients. Cancer incidence was 18%. Blood transfusions were given to 20% of the patients. The weight of resected prostatic tissue ranged from 4 to 115 g (mean 25 g), and was less than 20 g in 60%. Peroperative bleeding amounting to over 1800 ml occurred in 3.3% (37 patients).