Natural history of lower urinary tract symptoms following transurethral resection of prostate: a prospective observational study

Contrary to common clinician expectations, LUTS did not worsen in the initial postoperative period. Quality-of-life scores correlated with a mixture of irritative and obstructive symptoms. These findings now quantify expected rates of improvement postoperatively and allow for further investigation into tailored interventions such as pharmacotherapy to enhance patient experience and outcomes.