Hasheminejd Kidney Center

What is prostate surgery

Prostate operation or prostate surgery is a method to remove part or all of the prostate gland, which must be done due to various prostate problems, sometimes problems such as prostate enlargement can be the cause, although drugs such as prazosin prostate tablets are very useful in the treatment of this problem. The prostate gland is located in the male pelvis and below the bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis.

How does the prostate work

According to the conditions involved, prostate surgery can be performed in different ways after general anesthesia or local anesthesia. Options include minimally invasive or invasive robotic-assisted surgery and traditional open surgery. It is possible that in prostate surgery, advanced endoscopic techniques are used to eliminate symptoms of prostate enlargement, or open, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery is used in most cases. After removing some or all of the prostate area, the patient is admitted to the hospital and after some time is discharged to spend the recovery period at home.

Types of prostate removal surgery

Depending on the treatment method, there are different types of prostatectomy surgery:

• Radical prostatectomy surgery

This prostate surgery is actually a treatment for men with localized prostate cancer. A surgeon can perform radical prostatectomy surgery using various techniques, including the following:

• Open radical prostatectomy surgery

• Radical prostatectomy surgery by laparoscopic method

• Simple open prostatectomy

This method is usually recommended for men who have severe urinary symptoms and an enlarged prostate gland. An enlarged prostate is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. This prostate surgery does not remove the entire area, and although it is performed as a prostatectomy, it only removes the blocking part of the prostate that has caused urine retention. The surgical team discusses the pros and cons of each technique and the preferences of the person being operated on to determine which prostate surgery method is best for the person seeking prostate surgery.

Preparation for prostate surgery

Before prostate surgery, the doctor may want to perform a test that uses a scope to see inside the urethra and bladder (cystoscopy). This test allows the doctor to check the size of the prostate and examine the urinary tract. The doctor may also want to do other tests, such as blood tests or tests to measure the prostate and urine flow. Here are some things you should discuss with your doctor:

1- Consumable drugs

It is important to tell your doctor about any prescription or over-the-counter medications or supplements you are taking. This is especially important if you use blood thinners and over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin. The prostate surgeon may ask you to stop taking medications that increase the risk of bleeding a few days before your prostate surgery.

2- Avoiding food before prostate surgery

Your doctor will probably ask you to avoid eating and drinking after midnight before prostate surgery. On the morning of prostate surgery, take only the medications prescribed by your doctor with a small amount of water.

3- Bowel preparation before prostate surgery

The prostate surgeon may ask you to do an enema before the prostate surgery. For this, you will be provided with an instruction to perform an enema and clean your bowels on the morning of the prostate surgery day.

Procedures after prostate surgery

After prostate surgery, you should expect the following:

• Intravenous painkillers are used.

• Your doctor will ask you to walk on the day of prostate surgery or the day after.

• You will likely be discharged from the hospital the day after prostate surgery.

• When visiting home, a catheter is placed in the prostate surgery site.

• You should resume your activities gradually.

• You will not be able to drive for a few days after prostate surgery.

• You should visit the doctor several times after prostate surgery to make sure that you are in good condition.

• Sexual activity is possible six to eight weeks after prostate surgery.

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