Table 2. Pre- and postoperative urinary function results.
| Variable | Preoperation | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPSS (score) | 21.8±4.5 | 6.6±2.0* | 5.8±1.4* | 5.5±2.2* |
| QoL (score) | 5.1±0.8 | 2.4±0.7* | 2.2±0.8* | 2.3±0.6* |
| PVR (mL) | 92.3±83.9 | 22.5±15.6* | 25.7±16.8* | 21.4±12.4* |
| Qmax (mL/s) | 5.7±2.4 | 19.2±3.7* | 20.3±2.4* | 20.6±3.8* |
| Incontinence (n, %) | ||||
| Mild | – | 38, 5.4% | 12, 1.6% | 4, 0.6% |
| Moderate | – | 3, 0.4% | 0, 0 | 0, 0 |
| Severe | – | 0, 0 | 0, 0 | 0, 0 |
IPSS, international prostatic symptomatic score; QoL, quality of life; PVR, post-void residual volume; and Qmax, maximum urinary flow rate. *, t-Test, compared with preoperative variables, P<0.05.