BJU international
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Comparative Study
Does anaesthetic technique affect the outcome after transurethral resection of the prostate?
To determine if the choice of anaesthetic (spinal or general) has any influence on outcomes after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). ⋯ Spinal anaesthesia was not associated with an improved outcome after TURP. The choice of anaesthesia should be made by the patient, surgeon and anaesthetist on the basis of the known risks of particular adverse events.