Prostatectomy; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TURP; Open prostatectomy; Laser prostatectomy; Transurethral needle ablation; TUNA
Expectations after surgery
TURP is typically successful at removing the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, although some sources report that within 10 years, about 20% of the people will require another surgery to remove additional prostate tissue.
Patients recovering from surgery for an enlarged prostate may have burning with urination, blood in the urine, urinary frequency, and urgent urination.
Convalescence
Hospital stay for open prostatectomy is about 4 to 7 days. Complete recovery from surgery can take 3 weeks. Drink plenty of fluids to help flush fluids through the bladder. Avoid coffee, cola drinks, and alcoholic beverages as these can cause irritation of the bladder and urethra. You should not do any lifting for 3 to 4 weeks. A stool softener may be used to help prevent constipation, which can delay the healing process.
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