Evaluation of immediate and late results of transurethral resection of the prostate.

A total of 401 men who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) between 1983 and 1986, were prospectively evaluated in 1987, 167 of them were sent a questionnaire about their ability to pass urine 1990. Our results showed that TURP was safe with no immediate mortality. The hospital stay was, however, long (median 7.0 days). It should be possible to shorten the hospital stay of those in the age group 60 and 70 years. After a mean of 6.5 years, 92% of patients were satisfied with their ability to pass urine.