Abstract | PURPOSE: Transurethral resection of the prostate ( TURP) is still the gold standard for the surgical treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, the associated morbidity and blood loss remain concerns. A coagulating intermittent cutting (CIC) device with constant voltage pulses and controlled pulse intervals was recently developed. The impact of CIC on bleeding and blood transfusion rates as well as the occurrence of the TUR syndrome were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Andreas P Berger, Walter Wirtenberger, Jasmin Bektic, Hannes Steiner, Robert Spranger, Georg Bartsch, Wolfgang Horninger |
Journal | The Journal of urology
(J Urol)
Vol. 171
Issue 1
Pg. 289-91
(Jan 2004)
ISSN: 0022-5347 [Print] United States |
PMID | 14665896
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Blood Loss, Surgical
(prevention & control, statistics & numerical data)
- Blood Transfusion
(statistics & numerical data)
- Hemostasis, Surgical
(methods)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prostatic Hyperplasia
(surgery)
- Retrospective Studies
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate
(adverse effects, methods)
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