Post-Operative Care of TURP TURP surgery may be required for an elarged prostate. TURP is an acronym for transurethral resection of the prostate.This operation is performed when the prostate becomes so enlarged it blocks the flow of urine.During the procedure,a surgeon inserts a catheter into the bladder and removes a portion of the prostate. 1. Immediately Following Surgery A nurse will monitor your vital signs immediately after surgery. Anurse will check your heart rate and blood pressure.look for excessive bleeding and monitor urine output.The catheter usually remains in place for 72 hours.The surgeon may prescribe medication for pain or bladder spasms. 2. Care at Home Drink plenty of fluids.Up to 12 cups a day may be required,according to Marquette General Hospital.(But stay away fromalcohol and caffeine.)Combine fluids with extra fiber to avoid constipation.Avoid rigorous activity for the first few weeks after surgery and avoid sexual activity for four to six weeks. Possible Complications Approximately 2 percent of patients experience symptoms such as changes in blood pressure,confusion,nausea or blurred vision.Other possible complications include infection in the urinary tract.bleeding or incontinence
Post-Operative Care of TURP TURP surgery may be required for an elarged prostate. TURP is an acronym for transurethral resection of the prostate. This operation is performed when the prostate becomes so enlarged it blocks the flow of urine. During the procedure, a surgeon inserts a catheter into the bladder and removes a portion of the prostate. 1. Immediately Following Surgery o A nurse will monitor your vital signs immediately after surgery. A nurse will check your heart rate and blood pressure, look for excessive bleeding and monitor urine output. The catheter usually remains in place for 72 hours. The surgeon may prescribe medication for pain or bladder spasms. 2. Care at Home o Drink plenty of fluids. Up to 12 cups a day may be required, according to Marquette General Hospital. (But stay away from alcohol and caffeine.) Combine fluids with extra fiber to avoid constipation. Avoid rigorous activity for the first few weeks after surgery and avoid sexual activity for four to six weeks. Possible Complications o Approximately 2 percent of patients experience symptoms such as changes in blood pressure, confusion, nausea or blurred vision. Other possible complications include infection in the urinary tract, bleeding or incontinence
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• Light Adjustable Lenswww.londoneyehospital.com World Centre for LAL surgery Most experienced surgeon worldwide • Natural Prostate Reliefwww.promolife.com Prostate Heat Therapy Completely Natural! • Oncology Clinical Trialswww.triconference.com/cct Bringing Targeted & Tailored Cancer Therapy to Patient • ELVeS Radial™ by biolitecwww.biolitec-us.com New endovenous laser treatments presented at ACP's Annual Congress Ads by Google References • Aurora Health Care: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate • TURP FAQs • Marquette General Hospital: TURP • Queensland Prostate Clinic: Post-Operative Care at Home Following TURP Resources • Dale Medical Products: Transurethal Resection of the Prostate