Prostate removal

Alternative names:

prostatectomy; suprapubic prostatectomy; transurethral resection of the prostate; TUIP; TURP

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.

TUIP has been shown to successfully relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in people with a relatively small prostate gland.

Suprapubic prostatectomy is usually successful in releiving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Convalescence:

Hospital stay for open prostatectomy is about 7 to 10 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.