Table 1 Comparison between the 3 groups as regards pre-operative data using Kruskal–Wallis test
Variable | CPA group (20) | Finasteride group (20) | Control group (20) | Kruskal–Wallis Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | Median (IQR) | P value | |
Age (years) | 68.5 (65 – 71.5) | 69.5 (66 – 71.5) | 66 (63 – 70.5) | = 0.4647 |
Prostate size (cm3) | 78.5 (71 – 89) | 73.5 (69 – 84) | 76.5 (69 – 85) | = 0.4937 |
PVRU (ml) | 225 (146 – 292.5) | 200 (165 – 253) | 211 (195 – 285) | = 0.6869 |
IPSS | 28.5 (24 – 30) | 27.5 (25 – 28.5) | 26.5 (22.5 – 28) | = 0.2545 |
Q max | 7 (5.7 – 8) | 7 (6.2 – 8) | 7 (6.7 – 8) | = 0.6526 |
Hb (g/dL) | 14 (13.1 – 14) | 13.8 (13 – 14.2) | 14 (13.8 – 14.5) | = 0.3281 |
HCT (%) | 44.5 (44 – 45) | 44.4 (43 – 45) | 44.8 (44 – 45) | = 0.6044 |
PSA (ng/dL) | 2.8 (2.1 – 3.6) | 3 (2.5 – 3.8) | 3.1 (2.2 – 3.8) | = 0.6768 |