When will the catheter be removed?

The catheter is removed approximately 7-10 days after either a Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy or the Laparoscopic (Robotic) Radical Prostatectomy.

What Should My Diet Be Prior To Surgery?

Please bring all the medications that you take at home (in the original containers), comfortable clothing and toiletries, and your BC Care Card or other proof of medical insurance. Leave all valuables at home including wedding rings and watches. Bring reading glasses if you wear them. Do not wear contact lenses.

Is exercise important after surgery?

Yes! No matter how active and fit you were prior to surgery, you will experience reduced strength and be limited in your level of activity following your prostate removal. To return to normal activity, you will need to follow a sensible exercise program, adapted to your level of health and fitness. Realistically it will be 6-8 weeks before you are back to your pre-surgical stamina and strength. However, you will be surprised that by employing a basic exercise program, how good you will feel in just a few weeks.

When will the catheter be removed?

The catheter is removed approximately 710 days after either a Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy or the Laparoscopic (Robotic) Radical Prostatectomy.

Is There A Bowel Preparation I Need To Take Prior To Surgery?

Depending on the type of surgery and your previous medical history a bowel preparation will be used. You will receive either 2 Fleet enemas (to be taken the evening prior to surgery) or 12 bottles of Magnesium Citrate (to be taken in the afternoon prior to surgery). Your surgeon will tell you which of the preparations you will need. In the morning of surgery, you may only have a sip of water to swallow any medications you are told to take, otherwise nothing to drink for 6 hours prior to arriving in the hospital.

How Can I Avoid PostOperative Constipation?

Minimize the use of narcotic pain medicines (Vicodin, Codeine, Percocet, Tylenol 3), drink lots of water, and take stool softeners. If needed, prune juice or a teaspoon of mineral oil can help as well. Until you have a normal bowel movement, which often does not occur until 45 days after surgery, you should plan on eating primarily liquids.

When Can I Have Intercourse?

You may have intercourse as soon as you are comfortable to do so. Remember that you may not lift anything heavier than a laptop computer for 6 weeks following surgery. Intercourse, therefore, should be appropriately tailored.

What Should My Diet Be Prior To Surgery?

Please bring all the medications that you take at home (in the original containers), comfortable clothing and toiletries, and your BC Care Card or other proof of medical insurance. Leave all valuables at home including wedding rings and watches. Bring reading glasses if you wear them. Do not wear contact lenses.

Is exercise important after surgery?

Yes! No matter how active and fit you were prior to surgery, you will experience reduced strength and be limited in your level of activity following your prostate removal. To return to normal activity, you will need to follow a sensible exercise program, adapted to your level of health and fitness. Realistically it will be 68 weeks before you are back to your presurgical stamina and strength. However, you will be surprised that by employing a basic exercise program, how good you will feel in just a few weeks.

Person holding lower abdomen with a glowing bladder graphic, illustrating discomfort linked to Prostate Cancer symptoms.

Prostatectomy

Prostatectomy is a surgery to remove a part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is situated in the male pelvis, below the urinary bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis. The procedure is used to treat a number of conditions affecting the prostate. It's most commonly used as a treatment for prostate cancer.

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