[Endoscopic resection of benign prostatic hyperplasia in men over 80 years of age: a retrospective study of 184 cases].

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the outcome of transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia in men over 80 years.

Material And Method: 184 men over 80 years underwent transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Serious concomitant disease was found in 48.92% of cases.

Results: The mean operating time was 49 min ( 20 - 160mn). Others conditions found at surgery were treated during the same operation in 33.68% of cases. Peroperative complications were reported in 15 patients (8.15%) and immediate post operative complications were reported in 14 patients (7.60%), with died of 3 patients. The complications at 6 month after surgery in 172 available for followup were reported in 11 patients (6.39%).

Conclusion: Transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia in men over 80 years has a good outcome with an acceptable morbidity and mortality.