Table 1 Indications for open prostatectomy
Indication for open prostatectomy | Number of patients (%) |
|---|---|
Refractory retention of urine | 136 (68.0) |
Haematuria due to BPH | 45 (22.5) |
Lower urinary tract symptoms | 10 (5.0) |
BPH with associated bladder calculi | 4 (2.0) |
BPH with associated mild renal dysfunction | 2 (1.0) |
Refractory retention of urine with stuck urethral catheter | 3 (1.5) |
Total | 200 (100) |