author = {Lawal, A. and Ahmed, M. and Ayodeji, A. and Abdullahi, S. and Mudi, A. and Oyelowo, N. and Tolani, M. and Kolapo, H. and Fidelis, L. and Khalid, L. and Bello, A. and Maitama, H.}, title = {{Surgical ablation of the prostate in the elderly: A comparison of efficacy and outcomes of open and endoscopic methods}}, journal ={Archives of International Surgery}, volume ={10}, number ={3}, pages = {80-85}, doi = {10.4103/ais.ais_40_20}, year = {2020}, abstract ={ Background: Prostatic obstruction is a common problem of elderly men. This will often times require surgical removal of the prostate. Geriatric surgeries are froth with risks and complications, partly due to depleted functional reserves and comorbities. This study is designed to compare the efficacy and outcomes of three methods of prostatic ablation amongst elderly men. Patients and Methods: This study was retrospective. The study population consisted of men who had surgery for relief of prostatic obstruction. Three surgeries were considered viz: Open prostatectomy/channelization, TURP, and transurethral diode laser vaporization of the prostate (DiLVP). Inclusion criteria were men aged ≥65 years, who had any of the above procedures. Exclusion criteria were synchronous urethral stricture, and prior history of prostatic, bladder or urethral surgery. Patients' demographic, pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative details were extracted and filled into a proforma. The primary and secondary outcome measures were documented. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Statistical significance was set at a P value of <0.05. Results: Records of 70 patients were reviewed. Thirty-seven of the patients (52.9%) had open prostatectomy/channelization, 21 (30%) had TURP/channelization, while the remaining 12 (17.1%) had DiLVP. The mean ages were 69.5, 73, and 67 years for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The mean duration of procedure in minutes was 87.5, 75, and 70.5 for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (p = 0.12). The groups did not differ in terms of need for blood transfusion (p = 0.81). The groups differed significantly in terms of time to catheter removal and hospital stay. The differences in rates of post-operative complications were statistically significant (p = 0.00). The procedures had comparable long-term rates for satisfactory voiding. Conclusion: Elderly men have significant peri-operative risks. As such, the choice of surgical options for management of prostatic obstruction in them should be carefully considered. Endoscopic methods, especially DiLVP, are associated with fewer peri-operative complications in the elderly. }, URL ={https://www.archintsurg.org/article.asp?issn=2278-9596;year=2020;volume=10;issue=3;spage=80;epage=85;aulast=Lawal;t=6}, eprint ={https://www.archintsurg.org/article.asp?issn=2278-9596;year=2020;volume=10;issue=3;spage=80;epage=85;aulast=Lawal;t=6} }