CLINICAL, THERAPEUTIC, EVOLUTIONARY PROFILE AND NURSING CARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE OPERATED ON FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY AT THE PANZI GENERAL REFERENCE HOSPITAL IN BUKAVU: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY FROM JANUARY 1, 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

Introduction :Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a major problem that is often the
cause of urinary problems in men over 50, and cancause severe complications
such as urinary retention or kidney failure. The objective was to determine the
clinical, therapeutic, evolutionary profile and the nursing care provided to those
undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy to contribute to improving
the nursing care of those undergoing surgery for this problem at the PANZI
General Reference Hospital.
Methods: This was a descriptive study with retrospective collection which was
carried out at the Panzi General Reference Hospital. It covered the period from
2021 to 2025, i.e. almost five years. This is an exhaustive sampling study
which examined 80 patients operated on for benign prostatic hypertrophy, the
data was processed by Epi Info software.
Results: after the analyzes only 80 patients were operated on for BPH; the
average age was 67.5 ± 9.8 years, with a predominance of subjects aged over
60 years (72.5%). The most common clinical signswere acute retention of urine
(31.2%) and dysuria (25%), Prostate specific antigen (PSA) assay,
cytobacteriological examination of urine (ECBU) and prostate ultrasound were
the most performed examinations (100%). Nursing care focused on placement
and monitoring of the bladder catheter, bladder flushing, monitoring of vital
signs and infection prevention (100%). Hematuria (10%) and urinary infection
(8.7%) were the most frequent postoperative complications. The outcome was
favorable in 92.5% of cases, with patients well recovered and satisfied with the
care received.
Conclusion: Benign prostatic hypertrophy remains a growing public health
problem with the aging of the male population. Multidisciplinary care,
combining early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and quality nursing care,
remains the key to improving the prognosis and quality oflife of patients
operated on in Panzi and in similar contexts.