The evaluation of transcervical prostatectomy.

In a prospective study, transcervical prostatectomy was performed in 130 consecutive patients, aged between 52 and 92. Effort has been made to achieve a satisfactory haemostasis in the prostatic bed, in that continuous stitches along the posterior lip of the bladder neck seem to be more effective than interrupted stitches. The results of these two methods of haemostasis have been evaluated by the amount of blood transfused, duration of urethral catheter and stay in hospital after operation. The clinical value and the technical merits of this operation are discussed. The results compare favourably with other methods of prostatectomy.