Estimation of blood loss during TVRP

ABSTRACT

Operative blood loss was measured in thirty patients undergoing TURP for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The used irrigating solution was collected and its haemoglobin was determined on Coulter Counter. Blood loss was calculated by calibrating the results against patients own pre- operative haemoglobin. Mean blood loss was 332 ml with a standard deviation of 205 ml. Mean weight of the resected tissue was 18.44 gm. and mean blood loss per gram of the resectate was 18.56 ml. Positive correlation was found between blood loss and weight of the resected tissue. Results are comparable with other studies