Comparison of Volumetric Values of Transabdominal and Transrectal Ecosonography with Regard to Postoperative Prostatic Weight in Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most frequent pathologies of the males. Characterized by a chronic and progressive growth of the prostate gland, causing a blockage of the outflow of urine, clinically manifesting itself in socalled lower urinary tract symptoms. In more advanced stages the obstruction of the flow can become chronic, appearing complications such as acute retention of urine, infection or kidney failure. In addition, patients may require surgery due to the disease itself or by any of the complications. [1].