Laparoscopic prostatectomy (adenomectomy) Prostatectomía simple (adenomectomía) laparoscópica

Abstract

Introduction: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard for surgical treatment of benign prostatic hiperplasya (BPH). However, its application is limited to low volume adenomas (< 75 cc). Simple prostatectomy allows for the surgical treatment of large adenomas. We present our initial series of 27 patients with BPH, surgically treated with extraperitoneal laparoscopic simple prostatectomy (ELSP). Materials and Methods: Between June 2003 and June 2006, 27 patients were operated for BPH with ELSP. Median age of the series was 65.5 years. (51 a 82) Median I-PSS score was 20 points and 7 patients attended to emergency room with bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). All patients had digital rectal examination, PSA test and abdominal ultrasound to determine prostate volume. All patients had formal indication for simple prostatectomy. Demographic and surgical data were prospectively collected and retrospective analysis was performed. Results: 27 patients had ELSP wit