The 21st century marks a rise in TURP retreatment rates: an analysis of Veterans Health Administration data - Takeaways - MDSpire

The 21st century marks a rise in TURP retreatment rates: an analysis of Veterans Health Administration data

  • By

  • Sirpi Nackeeran

  • Kylie M. Morgan

  • Henry Chen

  • Jennifer T. Anger

  • Roger L. Sur

  • Tyler Sheetz

  • November 17, 2025

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    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is increasingly prevalent among middle-aged and older men, leading to significant lower urinary tract symptoms.

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    Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has historically been the gold standard for surgical management of BPH.

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    The study analyzes Veterans Health Administration data to assess TURP retreatment rates and complications based on the year of surgery.

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    Patients undergoing TURP before 2001 were generally healthier, with lower rates of obesity and preoperative urinary issues compared to those treated later.

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    Findings aim to inform physicians about BPH treatment outcomes and the implications of evolving surgical techniques and medical management.

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The 21st century marks a rise in TURP retreatment rates: an analysis of Veterans Health Administration data

  • by Sirpi Nackeeran, Kylie M. Morgan, Henry Chen, Jennifer T. Anger, Roger L. Sur, Tyler Sheetz

  • November 17, 2025

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