Transurethral Prostatectomy for Prostatitis
This procedure involves removal of part of
the
prostate gland through the
urethra.
A long, thin tube with a viewing
instrument (cystoscope) attached is inserted into the urethra. Prostate tissue
is removed through the cystoscope.
What To Expect After Surgery
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You are usually hospitalized for 2 to 3
days. Complete recovery generally requires 3 to 4 weeks.
This surgery may be done for:
Very few studies have been done to
see how well this surgery works for prostatitis. It is not usually recommended as a treatment
for prostatitis.
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- Urinary incontinence
- Inability to
get or keep an erection (erectile dysfunction)
To eliminate category II (chronic
bacterial) prostatitis successfully, the surgery must completely remove the
portion of the prostate that contains the infection.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF)
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to help you prepare for this surgery.
Citations
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Nickel JC (2007). Inflammatory conditions of the male
genitourinary tract: Prostatitis and related conditions, orchitis, and
epididymitis. In AJ Wein et al., eds., Campbell-Walsh Urology, 9th ed., vol. 1, pp. 304–329. Philadelphia: Saunders
Elsevier.
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By
| Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
| E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
| J. Curtis Nickel, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
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Last Revised
| December 3, 2011 |
Last Revised:
December 3, 2011
Nickel JC (2007). Inflammatory conditions of the male
genitourinary tract: Prostatitis and related conditions, orchitis, and
epididymitis. In AJ Wein et al., eds., Campbell-Walsh Urology, 9th ed., vol. 1, pp. 304–329. Philadelphia: Saunders
Elsevier.
