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Objective To evaluate peri-operative clinical effects of transurethral electrovaporization of the prostate(TUVP) combined with transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP) versus open prostatectomy for benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH).Methods A total of 156 cases of BPH were surgically treated in this hospital from November 1997 to December 2004,including 53 cases of TUVP combined with TURP(Combination Group) and 103 cases of open suprapublic prostatectomy(Open Group). Results There were no significant differences in the operation time between the two groups(90?70 min vs 108?68 min;t=(-1.550),P=0.123).The Combination Group was superior to the Open Group in the blood transfusion rate(8% vs 38%;?~2=16.109,P=0.000),the time to clear urine(2?1 d vs 4?1 d;t=-11.831,P=0.000),the postoperative catheterization time(10?8 d vs 19?10 d;t=-5.680,P=0.000),the time to get out of bed(6?4 d vs 20?10 d;t=-9.785,P=0.000),and the postoperative hospital stay(20?14 d vs 34?24 d;t=-3.914,P=0.000).The incidence of complications was higher in the Combination Group than in the Open Group(15.1% vs 2.9%;?~2=6.173,P=0.013).Conclusions TUVP in combination with TURP for benign prostate hyperplasia has advantages of little invasion and rapid recovery.