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Although it is the gold standard surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), M-TURP is limited to prostate weighing less than 100 g and is associated with significant complications, including ED. 1 Madersbacher S. Alivizatos G. Nordling J. et al. JJMCH. EAU 2004 guidelines on assessment, therapy and follow-up of men with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic obstruction (BPH guidelines). Eur Urol. 2004; 46: 547-554 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (328) Google Scholar , 2 Madersbacher S. Alivizatos G. Nordling J. et al. EAU 2004 guidelines on assessment, therapy and follow-up of men with lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of benign prostatic obstruction (BPH guidelines). Eur Urol. 2004; 46: 547-554 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (521) Google Scholar , 3 Rassweiler J. Teber D. Kuntz R. et al. Complications of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—incidence, management, and prevention. Eur Urol. 2006; 50: 969-980 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (846) Google Scholar Editorial CommentUrologyVol. 80Issue 2PreviewThis study compares a traditional technique of monopolar transurethral resection of the prostate (M-TURP) using a wire loop electrode with PK-TURP using a wire loop configuration but with the PK electrode design (Gyrus PK System). As the authors note, this study is limited by its retrospective nature and by clearly unmatched study cohorts. Still, it offers some interesting and valid observations. Full-Text PDF