What are the risks of prostatectomy?

Every part of our body has its function. However, due to some of our bad living habits, some diseases will always occur. Among them, prostate is a disease that has a more serious impact on many friends. It not only brings certain pain to the body, but also brings many inconveniences to our normal life. However, sometimes the condition is serious and the prostate has to be removed. Then, if the prostate is not removed, will it not be harmful to my body? Let's learn about the dangers of prostate removal.

What are the risks of prostatectomy?

(1) If urination is still difficult or even urine retention occurs after surgery, the reasons are: first, the hyperplastic glands were not completely removed during the operation, and the solution is to perform another electrosurgical resection; second, the patient already has a neurological defect that makes urination difficult. Appropriate examinations and treatment should be given, and the two reasons should be explained clearly to the patient.

(2) Abnormal urination: Microscopic hematuria and purulent urine may persist for several months after surgery. There are two reasons for this: one is the gradual shedding of necrotic tissue during wound healing, and the other is the possibility of kidney disease. Therefore, detailed examinations should be performed to clarify the cause and provide treatment.

(3) Epididymitis: Due to the use of preventive antibiotics before and after surgery, the incidence of epididymitis after surgery has been greatly reduced, but it still occurs in a small number of cases. If swelling and pain in the scrotum occur after surgery, you should seek medical attention immediately.

(4) Urinary incontinence may be related to surgery, or it may be caused by inflammation, tumors, stones or neurological factors. Therefore, appropriate examinations should be done to find out the cause.

(5) In case of urethral stenosis, the stricture should be carefully identified and the urethra should be dilated or electroresection should be performed again.

(6) About 1.4% of patients develop impotence after sexual dysfunction surgery. Many patients also complain of dissatisfaction with sexual intercourse, which may be related to psychological factors and should be given psychological counseling. Since transurethral resection may cause incomplete closure of the internal urethral sphincter, it may lead to retrograde ejaculation, that is, semen does not exit the body but enters the bladder. Those who do not have fertility problems do not need treatment. Those who want to have children can try ephedrine treatment, which is sometimes effective.

The above is an introduction to the dangers of prostatectomy. After understanding it, we know that once the prostate is removed, it will have serious consequences on our body and affect our normal life. Therefore, in order to prevent such things from happening, we must pay attention to the maintenance of our body at ordinary times. In addition, when the body feels unwell, we must consult a doctor in time.