You may go home after a few hours or an overnight stay. You will almost always go home in less than 24 hours. There are fewer risks for post-operative complications than TURP and recovery time is shorter. Most patients experience little or no bleeding and go home without a catheter after a few hours or an overnight stay. Pain medication is rarely needed and you can be back to normal activities soon after going home.
Benefits of Early Intervention
If you think you may be experiencing the symptoms of BPH, it's always a good idea to talk with your doctor. If tests show that you do have an enlarged prostate, treatments are available that can help reduce the symptoms and improve your quality of life.Another reason to talk with your doctor, however, is cautionary prevention. Sometimes, other conditions that have symptoms similar to those of BPH can be managed or cured with early discovery and treatment.
