After Laser Prostatectomy
You may go home the same day after your laser prostatectomy. Or, you may stay up to
After Your Procedure
Your prostate will likely be sore at first. This will improve as you heal. Here are some things you can expect:
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You may be sent home with a catheter to drain urine from your bladder. If so, you may wear a leg bag for a week or so.
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Your doctor may also prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection and pain medication to ease any discomfort.
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In about a week, you’ll visit the doctor to have your catheter removed. If swelling still makes urination difficult, the catheter may be left in for another week. After the catheter is removed, you may need to urinate more often. This is normal and will go away.
Healing
For the first few weeks after your surgery, you may notice that your urine is cloudy or that you have blood or blood clots in your urine. This is normal while your body rids itself of the treated tissue. Your symptoms may begin to improve during the first few weeks, but it may take up to three months before they go away. Your doctor can tell you when you can resume sexual activity and how soon you can return to work.
Special Instructions
You may be told to:
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Avoid certain activities, such as sex, driving, and strenuous exercise. Talk to your doctor about when you can resume these activities.
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Drink plenty of fluids to flush out your bladder.
Getting Back to Sex
You may be glad to know that BPH and its treatments rarely cause problems with sex. Even if you have retrograde ejaculation, orgasm shouldn’t feel any different than it used to. If you notice any problems with sex, talk to your doctor. Help may be available.
When to Call Your Doctor
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Fever over
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Excessive bleeding
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Pain not relieved by medications
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No urine draining from the catheter or catheter falls out
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Frequent or excessive urge to urinate
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You’re not able to urinate, or notice a decrease in urine flow.
