Which of the following is an absolute indication for surgery in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia -: (A) Bilateral hydroureteronephrosis, (B) Nocturnal frequency, (C) Recurrent urinary tract infection, (D) Voiding bladder pressures > 50 cm of water
Answer is C. Absolute indications for surgical treatment of BPH 1) Refractory urine retention (failing at least one attempt at catheter removal 2) Recurrent UTI from BPH 3) Bladder stones d/t BPH 4) Renal insufficiency d/t BPH 5) Large bladder diveicula secondary to BPH 6) Recurrent gross hematuria from BPH Ref : Cambell's Urology 8/e p1340