Transurethral resection of the prostate in the extreme elderly (≥ 85 years): treatment success, morbidity and survival

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the standard surgical treatment for benign prostatic obstruction in men aged ≥ 85 years.
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The study evaluated TURP outcomes, including complication rates and survival, in a cohort of 194 elderly men over a median follow-up of 6 years.
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Preoperative catheter dependency was present in 62% of patients, highlighting the severity of symptoms in this age group.
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Frailty and anticoagulant use were common among participants, complicating the assessment of surgical risks and outcomes.
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The findings aim to provide better guidance for managing benign prostatic obstruction in the extreme elderly population.

World Journal Of Urology

by Stephen Baug, Christian Beisland, Christian Arvei Moen, Per Odland, Jesper Blomquist, Patrick Juliebø-Jones
September 24, 2025

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