Abstract
This study compares the safety and efficacy of new thick-loop (Wing resection electrode) to standard-loop TURP. Both techniques were efficacious, as judged by the standard subjective (International Prostate Symptom Score [IPSS]) and objective (maximum urinary flow rate [Qmax]) parameters. The improvement in the IPSS and Qmax were significantly better after thick-loop than standard TURP. After thick-loop TURP, patients enjoyed a 40% lower IPSS and 25% higher Qmax than those who underwent standard-loop TURP, although the follow-up was limited (6 to 15 months). The absolute numbers responsible for these percentage differences, although statistically significant, may not be as significant in clinical practice.
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