transurethral resection of the prostate (turp) side effects
what are the side effects? Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgery used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate. Urinary tract infection. This type of infection is a possible complication after any prostate procedure. An infection is increasingly likely to occur the longer you have a catheter in place. Some men […]
prostatectomy side effects
prostatectomy side effects what are the side effects of prostatectomy? The most common side effects of surgery are leaking urine (urinary incontinence) and problems with getting or keeping an erection (erectile dysfunction). Your risk of getting these side effects depends on your overall health and age, how far the cancer has spread in and around […]
How painful is a biopsy of the prostate?
Prostate Biopsy Recovery A prostate biopsy is a procedure to remove samples of suspicious tissue from the prostate. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in males that produces fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. During a prostate biopsy a needle is used to collect a number of tissue samples from your prostate gland. The […]
Prostate biopsy Procedure
Prostate Biopsy What is a Prostate Biopsy? is Prostate Biopsy painthful? A prostate biopsy is a procedure to remove samples of suspicious tissue from the prostate. The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. During a prostate biopsy a needle is used to collect a number […]
prostate biopsy complications
prostate biopsy complications what are the risks and complications of prostate biopsy ? As with any invasive procedure, there are some risks involved. The most common risk factors include infection and bleeding. Other risks include blood in the semen or urine, discomfort in the area of surgery for a few days, and difficulty urinating. […]
How much bleeding is normal after prostate biopsy?
How long do you bleed after a prostate biopsy? How much bleeding is normal after prostate biopsy? How long does it take for prostate to heal after biopsy? How long does it take to recover from a prostate biopsy? Are blood clots in urine normal after prostate biopsy? How long do you bleed after a […]
What happens when you have a prostate biopsy?
Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer What kind of anesthesia is used for prostate biopsy? Are you put to sleep for a prostate biopsy? How painful is a prostate biopsy? How long does a prostate biopsy take? Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer Most prostate cancers are found early, through screening. Early prostate cancer usually […]
What is Robotic-assisted Radical Laparoscopic Prostatectomy?
What is Robotic-assisted Radical Laparoscopic Prostatectomy? How long does it take to recover from robotic prostate surgery? Robotic prostatectomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed by an experienced laparoscopic surgery team with the assistance of advanced surgical technology. Robotic-assisted radical laparoscopic prostatectomy is accomplished using the da Vinci® Surgical System, a sophisticated robotic surgery system […]
kidney stone surgery stent removal
Ureteric stent removal What is a Ureteric Stent? The ureter is a vital thin tube structure allowing the urine that is produced by the kidney, to drain into the bladder. If this tube becomes blocked, it can result in pain, life threatening infection and damage to the kidney. A ureteric stent is a plastic tube […]
kidney stone surgery laser
kidney stone surgery laser What is laser lithotripsy? Laser lithotripsy is a procedure to treat kidney stones. It uses a laser to break the stones into very small pieces. These pieces can be removed during the procedure. Or they may pass out of the body in the urine. You may be awake for the procedure. […]