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.