Patient's question:
My father had a prostatectomy at the provincial hospital a week ago. Postoperatively, it is necessary to promptly perform cleaning and care on the bladder. However, I have no knowledge of how to do it, and I don't know what to do. If the incision gets infected, it would be bad. What are the suggestions for cleaning and caring for the bladder after a prostatectomy?Doctor's answer:
An elderly male undergoing this type of prostatectomy needs to have bladder irrigation performed postoperatively to prevent infection. The wound requires timely medical dressing changes at the hospital. Under normal circumstances, the stitches are removed 7 to 10 days after the surgery. Once the wound has fully healed, infection is generally prevented. It is important to adjust one's mindset and have a correct understanding, primarily focusing on hygiene, eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits, and maintaining clean indoor air. For prostate patients, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it can affect overall health.