What is transurethral resection of the prostate

What is transurethral resection of the prostate?

1. The purpose of the operation is to remove the gland of prostatic hyperplasia that causes urinary tract obstruction and restore the patency of urination.

2. During the operation, the doctor inserts a resectoscope through the urethra to remove the prostatic hyperplasia under direct vision. Spinal anesthesia is required and the surgery takes about 1-2 hours.

3. Compared with the traditional open prostate removal surgery, this method does not need to cut the skin, the patient has less pain, less blood loss, faster recovery, and the symptoms of urination are improved soon after surgery, and most patients can be discharged within a week.Transurethral resection is available for almost all prostate surgeries, which is internationally recognized as the "gold standard" for prostate surgery.

4. There is a possibility of recurrence after surgery, so it needs to be operated again, but this rarely happens within 10 years after surgery.

Precautions after surgery:

1. After the operation, the urethral catheter will be indwelled, and on the first day, the urethral catheter will be connected with a plastic bag filled with sterile saline for continuous bladder irrigation, if the urethral catheter is blocked, please notify the nurse in time. Stop rinsing the next day. The urethral catheter is usually left in place for about 1 week.

2. The urine flushed out is usually light red, which is normal and does not need to be nervous.

3. Drink plenty of water after surgery to "flush" the bladder.

4. One or two days after the urinary catheter is removed, there may be slight urine leakage or frequent urination, which is a normal phenomenon.

5. Hematuria after surgery usually stops after two weeks and sometimes lasts up to a month.This is usually a relatively mild form of hematuria during wound healing.

6. To prevent constipation after surgery, if the stool is dry, it is recommended to take laxative drugs to slow diarrhea, and eat more vegetables, fruits and juices.

7. Removal of the prostate will not affect the erectile function of the penis, and you can resume sex about a month after the operation. When you ejaculate, most of your semen will flow back into your bladder, which is permanent but has no effect on your health.

8. After being discharged from the hospital, it is recommended that you rest at home for at least two weeks, during which time you should not strain yourself to defecate and lift heavy objects.