Table 3.
Comparison of postoperative parameters
| Variables | TUC group (n = 357) | Non-TUC group (n = 1,206) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postoperative parameters at 2 weeks after surgery | |||
| Total IPSS | 10.5 ± 6.6 | 10.9 ± 6.7 | 0.464 |
| QoL score | 2.3 ± 1.5 | 2.4 ± 1.6 | 0.612 |
| Qmax (mL/sec) | 20.9 ± 9.7 | 20.5 ± 9.8 | 0.543 |
| Postvoid residual volume (mL) | 28.0 ± 41.5 | 19.4 ± 35.0 | 0.001 |
| Postoperative parameters at 3 months after surgery | |||
| Total IPSS | 7.1 ± 5.4 | 7.7 ± 5.8 | 0.112 |
| QoL score | 1.5 ± 1.3 | 1.6 ± 1.4 | 0.156 |
| Qmax (mL/sec) | 23.6 ± 11.5 | 22.1 ± 10.9 | 0.048 |
| Postvoid residual volume (mL) | 17.5 ± 36.2 | 15.2 ± 32.0 | 0.312 |
| Postoperative parameters at 6 months after surgery | |||
| Total IPSS | 5.5 ± 5.1 | 5.7 ± 5.1 | 0.578 |
| QoL score | 1.1 ± 1.2 | 1.2 ± 1.2 | 0.163 |
| Qmax (mL/sec) | 23.1 ± 10.3 | 22.1 ± 12.1 | 0.281 |
| Postvoid residual volume (mL) | 15.0 ± 41.4 | 13.0 ± 31.4 | 0.404 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation.
TUC, transurethral coagulation; IPSS, International Prostate Symptom Score; QoL, quality of life.