Urology procedure TURP

Please don't be put off by other people's experiences everyone reacts differently. My Husband had brachytherapy for his prostate cancer a minimally invasive treatment and suffered no after effects. The hospital should be able to give you and your DH information about what happens on the day and possible after effects. Please note the word possible just the same as the information you get when given a prescription, it does not mean that everyone will get these. He should definitely go ahead and have it done unless the Medics can suggest an alternative. We often feel fearful about the unknow so find out as much information as you can about the procedure to put your minds at rest.

There are several other options to TURP all with different likely outcomes google them on the NHS website. Dont worry about any of the procedures they are needed, most prostate problems are benign they will tell you if there is a problem.

David49

There are several other options to TURP all with different likely outcomes google them on the NHS website. Dont worry about any of the procedures they are needed, most prostate problems are benign they will tell you if there is a problem.

They won't be doing the TURP procedure if anything sinister has been found.

It is to relieve urinary flow problems.

DH has had conflicting information too, Flo122 and is on the waiting list but the last consultation was more reassuring.

My husband had this proceedure fpr a benign prostate enlargement which was causing considerable disruption to his life. He was adamant he wanted it and did research. He was unable to pass urine in first 24 hours so was sent home catheterised. I as an ex nurse was able to help with its management. It was successfully removed 1 week later and his urinary issues are largely resolved. However, and I say this because it has been asked and its his experience/ opinion, he has regretted it because of the pre warned side effect of retrograde ejaculation ie dry orgasm . I don't mean to offend anyone; only registering his experience. It doesn't bother me!
Just do your research and of course it depends on the severity of condition

One side effect of the procedure was incontinence, the possibility of this varying depending on which Consultant.

I had this procedure in 2011. A green laser procedure was my choice but it was found after the surgeon had started that there was too much blood for him to see clearly so he reverted to TURP. I was already anaesthetised with a spinal (not epidural but similar) so it was a simple transition. After three days including the op day I was decatheterised, flow checked, and sent home. Having been told it would grow back and need a repeat of the operation in five or more years I'm pleased to report that I am still able to live normally. I no longer pee like a horse as after the catheter was removed, but I can sleep through the night and travel is not a problem. Sometimes the flow is poor but good enough, at others it's a gentle normal.
As far as retrograde (dry orgasm) ejaculation is concerned it's a personal matter of preferences.

Thank you InnocentBystander

It's good to hear about a positive outcome. I would think the majority are.

Would it be rude to ask your age (not exactly, an indication)?

Allira

Thank you InnocentBystander

It's good to hear about a positive outcome. I would think the majority are.

Would it be rude to ask your age (not exactly, an indication)?

Thank you to everyone who has replied, very helpful, especially InnocentBystander

The recommended procedure is usually determined by the size of the prostate. The emerging gold standard is Holep but it's not available in every health authority and often a long waiting list. It may be worth asking the consultant about it if it hasn't been mentioned.

I was sixty five at the time.

InnocentBystander

I was sixty five at the time.

Thank you.
Relatively young. 🙂