Bipolar vs Monopolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

Exclusion Criteria

• •Previous open or transurethral prostatic surgery;
• •History of urethral stricture;
• •Failure to discontinue alpha-adrenergic blocking agents for at least 14 days prior to surgery;
• •Failure to discontinue 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for at least 1 month prior to surgery;
• •Patient interested in future fertility;
• •Patient with known neurogenic bladder dysfunction;
• •Untreated urinary tract infection;
• •American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) Class \>III;
• •Patients requiring anticoagulation with Coumadin or Heparin;
• •Patient unable or unwilling to comply with follow-up schedule.