How to prevent complications after prostate surgery?

The prostate gland of men is the same as the reproductive organs of women. After marriage, problems are also prone to occur. Especially with the increase of age, the probability of men suffering from diseases such as prostatitis seems to be higher. In addition to prostatitis, there are some other diseases that also need to be treated, and even need to be treated by surgery. So, how to prevent complications after prostate surgery?

①Psychological guidance

Due to the surgery, the patient will be physically exhausted and may suffer from temporary incontinence, which will bring psychological pressure to the patient. Therefore, after discharge, the family members should do a good job of psychological work on the patient and relieve the patient's mental pressure. Through communication, understand the patient's thoughts and needs, try to meet them, and obtain their understanding and cooperation.

②Dietary guidance

Regarding diet, medical staff should tell patients to drink plenty of water and eat more fruits and vegetables. Also, avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. In daily life, eat more high-quality protein, appropriate intake of fat, and supplement vitamins and trace elements. Be careful not to overeat, avoid eating fried foods, and eat regularly.

③Defecation guidance

For patients who undergo prostatectomy, they should maintain smooth bowel movements after the operation to prevent constipation. Because patients will exert force when defecating, the intra-abdominal pressure will increase suddenly, causing bleeding on the wound surface of the prostate fossa. According to our survey results, 30% of the elderly over 60 years old have constipation symptoms. The most common clinical causes of constipation are: fine food, less fiber, insufficient water intake, poor bowel habits, etc. Therefore, we recommend that discharged patients eat more crude fiber foods, drink an appropriate amount of water every day, and take laxatives when necessary.

④Health care guidance

Patients need to have good living habits, get enough sleep every day, and it is best not to stay up late, quit smoking and drinking. The room should be ventilated frequently, drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and pay attention to the cleaning of the urethra.

⑤Exercise guidance

Generally speaking, we do not recommend excessive activities such as running or cycling within 1 to 2 months after surgery. Do not sit on a hard bench after surgery, otherwise bleeding may occur on the fossa wound surface.

⑥Abnormal urination

Most patients will experience abnormal urination after surgery. At this time, they should drink plenty of water and take appropriate antibiotics for anti-infection treatment. Go to the hospital for regular check-ups. If the urine stream is thin and bifurcated, the patient can go to the hospital for treatment if needed. If urine leakage occurs, we recommend that the patient perform urine retention training every day until urination is normal.