<![CDATA[Introduction: Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) has become the most frequently recommended minimally invasive procedure for patients with LUTS caused by BPH. BPH being the most common cause of LUTS in men and TURP being the most commonly recommended procedure in its management. Objective: This study aims to provide the profile of BPH patients undergoing TURP procedures at Jasa Kartini Hospital, Tasikmalaya, from January 2021 to September 2023. Material & Methods: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional conducted using consecutive sampling method. Results: During the period of January 2021 to September 2023, there were 214 BPH patients who underwent TURP procedures and this number had increasing trend each year. The prevalence of BPH patients undergoing TURP procedures was highest in the age group of 60-69 years (37.38%). 52.34% of patients resided in Tasikmalaya Regency. The most common comorbidities were hypertension (71.03%), vesicolithiasis (14.95%), and fatty liver (10.28%). Among BPH patients undergoing TURP procedures, 59.35% had prostate volumes ranging from 30 to 80ml. TURP procedures in this study lasted ≤ 60 minutes in 80.84% of cases and 73.83% had a hospital stay of 3 days. The majority of BPH patients undergoing TURP with prostate volumes of 30-80 ml were in the aged group of 60-69 years, while those with prostate volumes >80 ml were mostly aged 70-79 years. Conclusion: The prevalence of BPH patients undergoing TURP procedures from January 2021 to September 2023 at Jasa Kartini Hospital Tasikmalaya was 214 patients, with the highest prevalence observed in the age group of 60-69 years. The majority of BPH patients undergoing TURP procedures had prostate volumes ranging from 30 to 80 ml and underwent procedures lasting ≤ 60 minutes. Keywords: TURP, BPH, LUTS.]]>
Copyrights © 2026
