Urological surgery is carried out for the treatment of obstruction, dysfunction, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Surgery becomes necessary when medications and other urological interventions cannot bring the desired results. Please hit on How to maintain Urological Health to check more about our services.
There are many types of urological surgery, each with their own particular indications. For instance, for cancerous conditions, there is Photodynamic “Blue Light” Cystoscopy for bladder cancer, TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT), Radical Cystectomy for muscle invasive or high-risk non invasive bladder cancer, Radical Orchidectomy for testicular cancer, Radical Nephrectomy for kidney cancer, and Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer. For benign conditions, there is TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate gland (TURP) and Greenlight Laser Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate (PVP) for prostate enlargement due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Please hit on How to maintain Urological Health to check more about our services.
If you have been diagnosed with a urological problem, whether cancer or not, it is advisable to consult an experienced and qualified consultant urological surgeon immediately. Here is a list of things you need to know when consulting your urological surgeon:
Type of Treatment: You need to know the different options available for your urological condition. Since urological surgery is often seen as the last resort, you may ask about different alternatives like medications or other urological interventions that may prove helpful for your condition. For instance, transurethral microwave thermotherapy, transurethral needle ablation, and water induced thermotherapy are occasionally recommended for various prostate conditions. It is very important for you to know what you might expect from any particular treatment and the treatment alternatives, the type of urological problem you are suffering from, the stage and extent of the disease, as all of these factors will effect the most appropriate decision.
Type of surgery: If urological surgery becomes necessary, you must know the type of surgery that is carried out in similar situations. There are open operations, laparoscopic operations (where multiple small incisions are made), and operations like TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate gland (TURP) where no external incision is needed.
Experience of the surgeon and the facility: You also need to be sure about the number of surgical procedures that the surgeon and the hospital perform when compared to other similar facilities.
Benefits: It is also advisable to know about the benefits you may expect from the prescribed medication or recommended urological surgery for your condition. You may also ask how often patients feel dissatisfied with the outcomes. Long term effectiveness of the surgery or medication is also an important aspect.
Associated Risks: Medication for any urological condition may have certain side effects. It is important to discuss the side effects or possible risks associated with the medication prescribed or the surgery recommended. With some operations, concerns include post-surgical urinary control and incontinence. Some treatments may affect sexual function. For instance, most prostate operations, including TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate gland (TURP) and Greenlight Laser Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate (PVP), can result in a condition called backward ejaculation where semen flows backward into the bladder instead of being expelled out through the urethra.
Recovery Period: You may also discuss the recovery period post surgery. It may take up to 2–3 months to get back to your regular, normal routine.
It is also important to know about any dietary supplements or pelvic exercise or change in lifestyle that is necessary to improve and maintain your urological health