Modified transurethral resection of the prostate for the management of BPH-related refractory lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with a history of pelvic fracture urethral injury reconstruction

Introduction To evaluate the impact of a modified transurethral resection of prostate (mTURP) in patients with a history of pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) status post-urethroplasty, and subsequent lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) refractory to medical therapy caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Methods Five patients were identified with a history of PFUI and a successful reconstruction of the urethra, who developed severe LUTS. After maximal medical therapy failed, these patients underwent a mTURP. Their continence status and voiding parameters were recorded before and after surgery. Results Significant improvements in both post-void residual (172 +/- 137.36 mL vs. 26.6 +/- 24.44 mL), p = 0.026, and International Prostatic Symptom Score (23.6 +/- 4.82 vs. 7.6 +/- 4.30), p = 0.002 were observed in the study. Although maximum flow rate was not statistically significant, there was an overall improvement in Q(max) in all patients (8.92 +/- 3.71 vs. 16.78 +/- 6.44 mL/sec). Furthermore, all patients remained continent after this modified intervention. Conclusion Our modified TURP provides an adjunctive option in the management of severe LUTS secondary to BPH in patients with a history of PFUI urethroplasty who are refractory to medical management. In our experience, the patients experienced a lasting response with no incontinence.