Transurethral resection of the prostate across continents: a meta-analysis evaluating quality of gold standard in the twenty-first century

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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the gold standard surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) since 1926.
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The effectiveness of TURP varies by geographic region, with some areas seeing increased use while others report declines.
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Surgeon expertise significantly impacts TURP outcomes, with experienced urologists achieving better results and higher tissue resection rates.
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Technical advancements in TURP have improved safety and reduced complications, although results can vary across studies.
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A meta-analysis of 102 studies involving 8454 patients was conducted to evaluate TURP's effectiveness and safety across different continents.

World Journal Of Urology

by Joao G. Porto, Ansh M. Bhatia, Abhishek Bhat, Maria Camila Suarez Arbelaez, Ruben Blachman-Braun, Khushi Shah, Ankur Malpani, Diana Lopategui, Thomas R. W. Herrmann, Robert Marcovich, Hemendra N. Shah
January 24, 2025

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