Prostate surgery - Urology Message Board

Thetruth · 09-16-2001, 12:30 PM

Has anyone experienced BPH prostate surgery(surgery for enlarged prostate which blocks flow of urine}.How painful and how long does the pain last.Does this operation cure the problem.

Marco · 11-16-2001, 07:38 PM

Hi,

Had the TUNA procedure done on Monday. (Vida-Med's recent alternative to the "gold standard", TURP. It is performed on an out-patient basis, and promises good relief with few side effects. Doc says don't expect the promised improvement for 10 - 12 weeks! Mine was done in a local hospital under general anesthesia - didn't feel a thing. The aftermath has been less than pleasant ... on a catheter/bag for 3 days ... and still unable to void normally. So I have to self-catheterize in order to urinate ... according to doc, this often occurs, but not always. Some (lucky) chaps can urinate right off. Read all you can, talk to a couple of urologists about your particular condition. It isn't for everyone. If you want to talk more, feel free to email me at eli_fx@yahoo.com.

Mark

mw360 · 12-18-2001, 12:08 PM

Had a turp 12 days ago for urinary retention from BPH.
Had it under spinal.2 days in hosp with catheter in. Not pleasant.Now 12 days post op-urine stream ok sl discomfort beginning and end of urination and low grade urethral discomfort but had to have cath in penis for 6 days instead of usual 2 days.