TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE WITH MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT

Purpose: We analyzed the efficacy and side effects of a microprocessor controlled high frequency unit for transurethral resection of the pro state. Materials and Methods: A high frequency device with microproces sor control was used in 934 consecutive patients undergoing transureth ral resection of the prostate. Indications for transurethral resection , medical history, preoperative findings, operative parameters, operat ive and immediate postoperative complications, and postoperative peak flow rate and residual urine were evaluated. Results: Postoperative pe ak flow rate and residual urine were comparable to those with standard transurethral resection of the prostate. One patient died on postoper ative day 1 for a mortality rate of 0.1%. The immediate morbidity rate was 6.9%. Conclusions: Morbidity and mortality in this study were low er than those in previous series on transurethral resection of the pro state.