The Role of X-rays in Prostate Enlargement and Determining the Initial Complications after Surgery

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men, characterized by prostate enlargement leading to urinary symptoms and complications such as bladder obstruction and urinary retention where our Methods refer to A quantitative observational study was conducted on 105 male patients aged 50-70 from Iraq with clinically confirmed BPH undergoing TURP with Preoperative X-rays were used to identify bladder obstruction, urinary retention, and other complications. Postoperative outcomes including operative time, blood loss, pain scores, complications, uroflowmetry parameters, and quality of life (via IPSS and SF-36) were recorded and analyzed so results which found in our study were Preoperative X-rays detected bladder obstruction in 51.5% and urinary retention in 28.5% of patients additionally TURP outcomes showed an average operative time of 60 minutes and acceptable blood loss with a 14.3% morbidity rate and no mortality reported with Postoperative uroflowmetry demonstrated significant improvement in urinary flow rates and reduction in residual volume, sustained up to 12 months. IPSS symptom scores and SF-36 quality of life domains showed marked surgical benefit. Patient satisfaction with X-ray imaging was high, with most appreciating the role of imaging in their care. Finally, we concluded X-ray imaging is a valuable adjunct in the management of BPH, aiding in preoperative assessment and early identification of postoperative complications. Incorporating X-rays enhances clinical decision-making, optimizes surgical outcomes, and improves patient satisfaction.