Transurethral incision of prostate in treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis

Objective We aimed to find out the efficiency of transurethral incision of the prostate in chronic bacterial prostatitis. Methods We evaluated 20 men with chronic bacterial prostatitis prospectively. Preoperative and postoperative evaluation included symptom questionnaires. Results There was significant improvement in subjective symptom analysis of the 20 patients. Conclusion Based on subjective and objective criteria, transurethral íncision of the prostate is an effective treatment option in men with chronic bacterial prostatitis who were not cured by antibacterial therapy.