Patient's question:
My older brother recently said he's not feeling well and always needs to use the restroom. Sometimes when he urinates, he experiences some pain. He went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and they said it was related to the prostate. Yesterday, he even had a minimally invasive surgery for the prostate. I'm still quite worried about him. Hello, what are the possible complications of minimally invasive prostate surgery?Doctor's answer:
The most common complication is skin breakdown. After minimally invasive surgery, due to larger wounds, many patients experience significant skin breakdown. Additionally, excessive postoperative activity and constipation can lead to strong bowel movements, which may cause skin breakdown in the prostate fossa.Secondly, there is the risk of infection. Due to insufficient fluid intake after surgery and difficulty urinating, there is a recurrence of infection in the prostate fossa.
Another complication is incontinence. The prostate gland being overly smooth can result in a large prostate fossa and reduced resistance in the posterior urethra, causing patients to unconsciously leak urine after urination. This condition typically stabilizes significantly within about three weeks.