Post Date December, 03 2023
BPH is mainly characterized by frequent urination and dysuria. Urinary retention occurs in severe cases. A few patients are complicated with urinary calculi and infection, which may cause renal function damage in the late stage. Prostate hyperplasia surgery is a common method of treating prostate hyperplasia, but many people feel that surgery is harmful. So, does prostate hyperplasia require surgical treatment?
Is prostate surgery safe? What surgical methods are commonly used now? Experts said: "Prostatic hyperplasia is an old disease, and previously the main method of surgery was to enucleate the internal prostate gland through the bladder.". However, this method is highly traumatic, with a long recovery period and high risk for patients. Currently, this method is only applicable to patients with large prostate glands.
So, what is the surgical method for benign prostatic hyperplasia?
1. Transurethral resection of the prostate is suitable for palliative surgery;
2. Suprapubic transvesical prostatectomy, suitable for open surgery;
3. Postpubic prostatectomy, suitable for open surgery;
4. Transperineal prostatectomy is suitable for open surgery.
How to Care After Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery?
Avoid cycling, prohibit strenuous exercise, avoid prolonged sitting, and avoid sexual activity. Prevention and treatment of bleeding from prostate surgery wounds caused by mechanical stimulation.
Eat more vegetables and fruits to keep your bowels smooth and avoid constipation. If necessary, you can take some drugs that soften your bowels, such as Maren Pills, to prevent excessive force during bowel movements from causing bleeding on the wound surface.
Drink more water during the day, dilute urine, and reduce urine irritation. At night, it is necessary to reduce the amount of drinking water and prevent excessive nights from affecting rest.
