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Evaluation and Management of Post-Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms

  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms & Voiding Dysfunction (H Goldman and G Badlani, Section Editors)
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) continues to be the most common treatment in the operative management of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Several other modalities have shown equivalence to TURP. However, even after surgical treatment, up to one third of patients have bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This review discusses the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management options for patients with LUTS after TURP.

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Dr. Bilal Chughtai, Dr. Vannita Simma-Chiang, and Dr. Steven Kaplan each declare no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

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    Bilal Chughtai, Vannita Simma-Chiang & Steven A. Kaplan

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Chughtai, B., Simma-Chiang, V. & Kaplan, S.A. Evaluation and Management of Post-Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. Curr Urol Rep 15, 434 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-014-0434-1

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