Cystoscopy & TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate)
Eligibility
- Patients with urinary difficulties, frequent infections, or blood in urine.
- An enlarged prostate (BPH) causes a weak stream or incomplete emptying.
- Suspected bladder tumours, stones, or strictures.
- Patients needing diagnostic evaluation or treatment of urinary tract disorders.
- Monitoring bladder or prostate conditions after prior treatments.
Care Before the Procedure
- Inform your doctor about medications, allergies, or bleeding disorders.
- Fasting may be required if anaesthesia is planned.
- Urine tests or imaging may be done before the procedure.
- Consent must be obtained, and pre-procedure instructions followed.
Care During the Procedure
- Local, spinal, or general anaesthesia is administered as appropriate.
- A cystoscope or resectoscope is inserted through the urethra to examine or remove tissue.
- Continuous monitoring of vital signs is done.
- TURP involves removal of excess prostate tissue to relieve obstruction.
Care After the Procedure
- Urinary catheter may be placed temporarily after TURP.
- Monitor urine output, bleeding, and signs of infection.
- Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise advised.
- Avoid strenuous activity and sexual activity until cleared by your doctor.
- Follow-up visits to monitor healing and urinary function.
- Patients with urinary difficulties, frequent infections, or blood in urine.
- An enlarged prostate (BPH) causes a weak stream or incomplete emptying.
- Suspected bladder tumours, stones, or strictures.
- Patients needing diagnostic evaluation or treatment of urinary tract disorders.
- Monitoring bladder or prostate conditions after prior treatments.
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