Table 1.
Demographic characterisation of the study population (n = 444)
| n (%) | Median | Range | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 71.0 | 45.0–93.0 | |
| Indication for TUR-P: Prostate cancer (palliative) | 15 (3.4) | ||
| Indication for TUR-P: Benign prostate hyperplasia | 429 (96.6) | ||
| PSA level in ng/ml | 2.6 | 0–594.5 | |
| Prostate volume (transrectal sonography) in gram | 40.0 | 10.0–150.0 | |
| Pre-surgery UTI | 93 (20.9) | ||
| Defined Risk factors for UTI | 309 (69.6) | ||
| Monopolar resection | 224 (50.5) | ||
| Bipolar resection | 220 (49.5) | ||
| Low pressure resection | 205 (46.2) | ||
| High pressure resection | 239 (53.8) | ||
| Resection volume in gram | 20.0 | 1.0–100.0 | |
| Antibiotic prophylaxis | 415 (93.5)* | ||
| Duration of surgery in minutes | 55.0 | 10.0–195.0 | |
| Duration of antibiotic application in days | 1.0 | 0.0–20.0 |
*
Main reason for not receiving UTI: no risk factors for UTI