TURBT (Bladder Cancer)

• Resection or laser vaporization of bladder cancer.
• After surgery

Bladder/prostate resection/urethral stricture dilatation

• (BNI,TURP,TURBT) – Expect
  • Burning (24 hrs-72 hrs)
  • Urgency/Frequency (up to 6 weeks)
  • Bleeding/clots (minor)
  • 1-2 nights in hospital
  • Catheter in 24-36hrs
• What to do
  • drink plenty of fluid
  • take URAL sachet (up to 4*/day if burning)
• Avoid
  • driving (two weeks)
  • Lifting/constipation/straining (6 weeks)
• Inform Us
  • Unable to void
  • Heavy bleeding/clots
  • Fevers/unwell
  • catheter pain/spasms