Selection criteria for prostatectomy in benign prostatic hyperplasia

ABSTRACT

30 patients were selected for prostatectomy based on the conventional urological work up [Symptom score sheet, clinical examination, radiological investigations] in addition to urodynamic assessment. Postoperative symptom analysis and urodynamic examination were done 6 weeks after the operation in all patients to evaluate the outcome and to characterize selection criteria for prostatectomy. In addition to conventional methods of evaluating patients with BPH for prostatectomy, it was found that urodynamic assessment is of great value in certain patients as those with borderline obstructive scores or high irritative scores