Non-open operation approach for the treatment of bening prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) complicated with Big Bladder Stones / 中国微创外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the mini-invasion approach for the treatment of BPH complicated with big bladder stones. Methods The clinical data of 30 cases of BPH complicated with big bladder stones treated by ESWL,mechanical lithotripsy using the visual lithotriptoscope and TURP or TUVP were retrospectively reviewed. Results 29 cases of big bladder stones were cleared up completely,and all of them were operated on successfully by TURP of TUVP.The operation time was short with minimal invasion The results were satisfactory.No severe complications and bladder stones have recurred up to now. Conclusions ESWL combined with mechanical lithotropsy using the visual lithotroptoscopy and TURP or TUVP is an effective.and non-open operation approach with mini-invasion for the treatment of BPH with big bladder stones.It applys to old patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions,which would elevate the risk of operation.Proficiency in the technique is a key to a successful operation.