Comparison of early and late results of open and laparoscopic retropubic prostatectomy in surgical treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Conclusions: Laparoscopic and open retropubic prostatectomy are effective operations for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia of large size (more than 80 ml) with satisfactory early and late results, as well as restoration of urination. In the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, laparoscopic retropubic prostatectomy can achieve better treatment results, than open retropubic prostatectomy. This makes it possible to recommend laparoscopic retropubic prostatectomy in the practice of urologists of urological clinics of Ukraine where laparoscopic equipment are present.