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What to Expect During Prostate Surgery and Recovery?

If you have prostate cancer, your doctor will consider a variety of factors before recommending the best treatment for you. For many men, this could imply a prostatectomy. The entire prostate is removed during this surgery.

More of these procedures are performed at Deva Hospital than almost anywhere else in the world. "What should I expect after surgery?" is one of the most frequently asked questions by patients.

A prostatectomy takes approximately two hours. You will be completely asleep because you will be under general anesthesia. During the operation, your doctor will:

1. To gain access to your prostate, make a small incision.
2. Take out the prostate.
3. Reconnect the bladder to the urethra, the tube that transports urine from the body to the outside.
4. Connect a catheter to the bladder to drain urine while the area heals.

After Prostatectomy: What to Expect

In the hospital: You should expect to spend one night in the hospital. All rooms on the urology floor at Johns Hopkins are private. Nurses assist patients in getting moving as soon as possible after surgery to prevent blood clots and other postoperative risks.

First few days at home: If you're sent home, you might find that taking regular ibuprofen or acetaminophen is enough pain relief for the first few days. If over-the-counter medications are ineffective, your doctor can recommend alternatives.

One month after surgery: Doctors advise against strenuous activity or heavy lifting for at least one month. Most people take three to four weeks off work. If you work from home, you may be able to return to work sooner.

One month after surgery, your life should be returning to normal. Some men experience the following side effects:

• Incontinence of the bladder (urine leaking)
• Sexual dysfunction
• It takes time to recover from surgery. These side effects are frequently transient. However, if they are affecting your quality of life, consult your doctor about treatment options.

Contact us to make an appointment for prostate treatment at Deva Hospital!