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Prostate removal

Alternative Names: Prostatectomy; TURP; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TUIP; Open prostatectomy Expectations after surgery: TURP is typically successful at removing the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, although some sources report that within 10 years, about 20% of the people will require another surgery to remove additional prostate tissue. Text Continues Below TUIP has been shown to successfully relieve the symptoms of BPH in people with a relatively small prostate gland. Open prostatectomy is successful in relieving the symptoms of BPH. Convalescence: Hospital stay for open prostatectomy is about 4 to 7 days. Complete recovery from surgery can take 3 weeks. Drink plenty of fluids to help flush fluids through the bladder. Avoid coffee, cola drinks, and alcoholic beverages as these can cause irritation of the bladder and urethra.

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