QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AFTER TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AT THE DEPARTMENT OF UROLOGICAL SURGERY, BACH MAI HOSPITAL, IN 2024, ASSESSED USING THE SF-36 INSTRUMENT
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive evaluation of patients’ quality of life (QoL) following transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)—widely regarded as the gold standard surgical treatment—and to analyze demographic and clinical factors associated with postoperative recovery at Bach Mai Hospital in 2024. Particpants and
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was conducted among 153 patients who had undergone TURP. Quality of life was assessed using the Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36), encompassing eight health domains. Data were analyzed using medical statistical methods, with non-parametric tests applied to compare differences across patient subgroups.
Results: The mean age of participants was 71.54 ± 8.85 years. The median overall QoL score was relatively high (72.5 points). A marked disparity was observed between physical recovery (PCS = 78.8 points) and mental health status (MCS = 64.6 points). Notably, the domain “Role limitations due to emotional problems” (RE) yielded the lowest score (33.33 points). Age, marital status, and duration of illness were identified as factors significantly associated with postoperative QoL.
Conclusion: While TURP demonstrates substantial effectiveness in restoring mechanical and functional outcomes, patients continue to experience considerable psychological and emotional challenges after surgery. Family support and appropriate management of treatment expectations play a pivotal role in enhancing overall postoperative quality of life.
Keywords
Prostate, quality of life, urological surgery, Bach Mai Hospital