BPH is the commonest disorder of advancing age of men with associated morbidity and mortality. 10.15% men need surgical intervention for one of the following indications.Acute retention of urine.
Chronic retention of urine with or without renal failure.
Recurrent urinary tract infection.
Haematuria
Secondary bladder stone due to BPH.
Significant obstructive symptom.
However, majority of patients, if given a choice would like to avoid surgery. In the past prostate surgery was associated with high incidence of morbidity and mortality. But today the scenario has changed