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Open Procedure for AN Enlarged Prostate Gland - Simple Prostatectomy
Preparation & Expectations
What happens right after the procedure?
The man generally stays in the hospital after the procedure. The urinary catheter is kept in place for several days, and water is flushed through the catheter to decrease blood in the urine. Once the urine is free of blood, the catheter can be removed and the man can be discharged. If a suprapubic catheter has been inserted, this may be left in for a period after the man leaves the hospital. This will depend on how well he is able to pass urine after the urinary catheter is removed.