Patient's question:
I have been urinating for a long time, and sometimes I also have frequent urination, which often comes and goes. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. After taking medication, there was no improvement. I had a minimally invasive surgery at the hospital and am now resting at home. I would like to ask how many days of bed rest are generally required after a minimally invasive prostate surgery?Doctor's answer:
Prostate minimally invasive surgery usually requires hospitalization for about a week, but the urinary catheter needs to be kept in place for about half a month before it can be removed. It is important to pay attention to bed rest. After the catheter is removed, careful observation is necessary for three days. If there are no abnormalities, you can start walking and exercising.After prostate surgery, a catheter is usually required. It is important to pay attention to the catheter's patency and observe the color of the urine in the catheter. Replace the urine bag promptly. Be careful not to pull the catheter outward forcefully, as this may cause the catheter to be accidentally removed. This is especially important during activities like dressing, undressing, and jumping.
On the day of surgery, only intravenous fluids should be administered, and defecation should be avoided. In the first month after discharge, it is important to prevent heavy lifting and avoid drinking beer while refraining from sexual activity. Maintain a healthy daily diet to prevent constipation.