Combined transurethral resection of the prostate and inguinal herniorrhaphy.

Abstract

From 1983 to 1985, ten men had combined transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and inguinal herniorrhaphy; hernia repair immediately preceded transurethral resection. Eight men had unilateral inguinal hernia repair and two had bilateral inguinal herniorrhaphy. Four men had additional procedures done concurrently. Follow-up ranged from 14 to 33 months (mean 22.4 months). There were no recurrent hernias or infections of the hernia incision. These results suggest that combined TURP and inguinal herniorrhaphy can be safely accomplished during a single period of anesthesia.