The patient had a significant risk of complications after surgery and initially declined TURP in favor of treatment with 10 mg alfuzosin once nightly and 0.5 mg dutasteride once daily. However ...

Compared with TURP in the previously discussed hypothetical ... Accordingly, treatments for BPH, whether pharmacologic or surgical, should reduce symptoms and prevent progression without worsening ...

Men were randomized to receive treatment with either PVP or by transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Patients were followed up at regular intervals during the 36 months after surgery.