| Now it's time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you.
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On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical gown. |
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You may receive a sedative by mouth... |
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...and an intravenous line may be put in. |
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Once on the table, your feet and legs will be placed in an elevated position with your knees apart. |
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The nurse will swab the penis with an antiseptic solution. |
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Your doctor will then... |
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...lift your penis upward. |
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A well-lubricated instrument called a resectoscope is then gently inserted into the urethra. |
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When the resectoscope reaches the back of the penis, your doctor will pull the penis downward in order to create a straight path into the prostate. |
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Using this tool, your doctor will then scrape excess tissue from the prostate, restoring it to its normal size. |
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Tissue removed from the prostate may be sent a laboratory for analysis. |
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When the surgery is complete, your doctor will remove the resectoscope. Your doctor will probably ask you to wear a temporary Foley catheter. |
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A Foley catheter is a narrow tube inserted through your urethra and into your bladder. The catheter is connected to a bag that is attached to your leg by a strap. While the Foley catheter is in place, urine will pass from your bladder into the bag. You will not need to urinate into a toilet. |
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The nurse will show you how to change the bag when it is full. An appointment will be made for you to return to the doctor's office in a couple of days to have the catheter removed. As soon as the anesthesia wears off and you feel comfortable, you'll be allowed to leave. |
