A new study contradicts previous research that suggests transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) increases the risk of postoperative incontinence.

The 5 men in this study have avoided surgery for acute urinary retention for an average of 2.53 years at last follow-up ( Table 7). All subjects in our study had been advised to undergo TURP.

Patient 1 had a history of nocturia and dysuria. Results of prior transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) revealed a 92.8-g prostate. Patient 2. A 70-year-old man with acute urinary retention presented to ...