transurethral resection of the prostate

transurethral resection of the prostate (turp) recovery time

after transurethral resection

After around 24 to 48 hours, the catheter will be removed to check if you can pass urine and are able to go home. It's normal to find urinating uncomfortable and difficult to control for at least a few days after the catheter is removed.

If you're still unable to pass urine, a catheter may need to be reinserted temporarily. You'll be able to go home with the catheter still in place, and an appointment will be made to remove it a few days or weeks later.

It's common to feel tired and under the weather for a week or two after having a TURP. Most men are up and about after this time, but you'll need to take things easy for up to 2 months.

For the first few weeks, you shouldn't lift or move any heavy objects (including shopping) or do any strenuous exercise. If possible, ask friends or family members if they can help around the house.

It usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks to fully recover from a TURP. Your surgeon or GP will advise you about when it's safe to return to your normal activities.

When you can return to work will largely depend on your job. For example, someone who works in an office may be able to return to work sooner than someone who does heavy manual work.

In most cases, you'll be advised to take around 3 or 4 weeks off work.

Some people reach this stage after about a week, while others may not be able to drive for a month or more.

10 common questions about transurethral resection of the prostate

1How long does it take to recover from a TURP procedure?

3 and 6 weeks It usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks to fully recover from a TURP. Your surgeon or GP will advise you about when it's safe to return to your normal activities.

2Can the prostate grow back after a TURP?

Approximately 75% of patients experience this after TURP. Regrowth of the prostate. Although we remove a lot of the prostate, the prostate gland can grow back again, causing the original problem to return (usually after five to ten years). If this happens, you may need to have another operation.

3Is TURP a major surgery?

The most common surgery for BPH is called transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP. During the procedure, surgeons remove the excess prostate tissue through the urethra. ... A doctor who specializes in the urinary tract does most TURP surgeries. TURP is considered a fairly safe, effective procedure for treating BPH.

4How long do you stay in hospital for a TURP?

You'll usually need to stay in hospital for 1 to 3 days after your operation. The catheter used during the operation will be left in place while you're in hospital because your urethra will be swollen and you may not be able to urinate normally at first.

5How painful is TURP surgery?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove prostate tissue. It is done when an overgrown prostate gland is pressing on the urethra and making it hard for a man to urinate. ... Your urine may be pink for 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. You also may have bladder cramps, or spasms

6Is HoLEP better than TURP?

HoLEP and TURP TURP is the historical gold standard to which all surgical modalities for BPH are compared. ... However, Ahyai [22] also found that the mean tissue resection rate (g/min) for HoLEP and TURP was statistically similar (0.52 g/min vs 0.57 g/min), making them equally time-efficient procedures

7Is there an alternative to TURP?

There are a number of alternatives to TURP that can be just as effective with a lower risk of complications. They include: holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) – a laser attached to a resectoscope is used to cut away excess prostate tissue

8Does PSA go down after TURP?

Results: Clinical improvement after TURP, reflected by I-PSS score, was demonstrated as early as 30 days and remained stable until the end of the follow-up. Mean t-PSA declined 71% after TURP and 60 days after surgery the reduction reached its peak, stabilizing afterwards

9Can I take Viagra after TURP surgery?

A new study, however, shows that Viagra (sildenafil), the popular medication for erectile dysfunction, can restore impotency lost in surgery. Whether men respond, however, depends on how much nerve damage occurred during surgery. ... All were prescribed Viagra following prostate removal surgery.

10Is TURP procedure painful?

TURP can be done while you're under general anesthesia, which means you're asleep. It can also be done under spinal anesthesia, which means you're awake but won't feel any surgical pain. During TURP, the surgeon inserts an instrument called a resectoscope through the penis and into the urethra.

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