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Male reproductive anatomy

Prostatectomy - series

Prostate gland

TURP - series

Urine may initially appear very bloody, but this should resolve in a few days. The Foley catheter and suprapubic catheters will remain in place for 5 days to a few weeks until the bladder has sufficiently healed.

ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES

Other techniques for removing the prostate include Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLep) and Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP). TUIP is similar to TURP, but is usually performed in people who have a relatively small prostate. This procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis and usually does not require a hospital stay.

Prostate removal may be recommended for:

• Inability to completely empty the bladder (urinary retention)
• Recurrent bleeding from the prostate
• Bladder stones with prostate enlargement
• Extremely slow urination
• Stage A and B prostate cancer
• Increased pressure on the ureters and kidneys (hydronephrosis) from urinary retention

• Blood clotting disorders
• Bladder disease (neurogenic bladder)

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Marc Greenstein, DO, Urologist, North Jersey Center for Urologic Care, Denville, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.