ABSTRACT
Objective To discuss microvessel density (MVD) and expression of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF), androgen receptor(AR) in the prostates of men who received re-operation after TURP. Methods Fifty cases were performed re-TURP (re-TURP group) and the remaining 50 cases served as controls. 150 specimens were collected. Sections were stained for CD34 and VEGF, AR by immuno-histo-chemistry(S-P). Statistical analysis of the results was performed using t-test or Pearson Chi-Square test Results The expression of VEGF, AR and MVD were significantly higher in the re-TURP group compared to controls(P<0. 05),but in re-TURP group, difference in VEGF and AR expression as well as MVD were not found to be significantly different between the first and the second TURP(P>0.05). Conclusion Over expression of VEGF and AR as well as high MVD in prostatic tissue might play an important role in the pathological process of BPH after TURP.