Trans vesical prostatectomy; judging the symptoms severity and quality of life

ABSTRACT

To determine the effectiveness of prostectomy in reducing symptom severity and quality of life. A prospective study. Urology department civil hospital Dadu. 2005 to 2007. 100 men under going prostectomy were assessed using the American urological Association [AUA] symptom index score and quality of life. The adverse events like urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation also detected. The outcome was assessed after 3 month of prostectomy. Prostectomy was effective in reducing symptoms. Initial mean IPSS was 25 and reduced to 7 with p value < 0.001. Quality of life also assessed which showed majority of cases were mostly satisfied. Adverse events like transient incontinence 10%, retrograde ejaculation in 65% and erectile dysfunction in 25% respectively. Prostectomy is effective in reducing symptom severity and improve quality of life which was detected by IPSS and quality of life questionnaire