Table 2.
Geriatric adverse events during the 3-year follow-up period
| Variable | TURP (n = 736) n (%) | Medication (n = 736) n (%) | TURP vs. Medication | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR (95% CI) | P value | |||
| UTI (post-op 2 months – 3 years) | 152 (20.7) | 213 (28.9) | 0.62 (0.50, 0.76) | <0.001 |
| UR (post-op 2 months – 3 years) | 92 (12.5) | 203 (27.6) | 0.35 (0.27, 0.45) | <0.001 |
| Inguinal hernia | 18 (2.4) | 17 (2.3) | 0.96 (0.50, 1.87) | 0.914 |
| Hemorrhoids | 9 (1.2) | 9 (1.2) | 0.92 (0.37, 2.33) | 0.867 |
| Stroke | 28 (3.8) | 25 (3.4) | 1.01 (0.59, 1.73) | 0.985 |
| AMI | 10 (1.4) | 11 (1.5) | 0.77 (0.33, 1.82) | 0.550 |
| Fracture | 31 (4.2) | 48 (6.5) | 0.58 (0.37, 0.90) | 0.016 |
Abbreviations: TURP transurethral resection of the prostate, HR hazard ratio, CI confidence interval, AMI acute myocardial infarction