Definition:
Bladder Neck Incision is a surgical process carried out on a man's bladder neck being narrowed with minimum prostate swelling or after a prostate operation to relieve the narrowing. The procedure is started by giving general anesthesia. Then, a cut is made on bladder neck. After that, an endoscopic instrument is passed through the opening of penis and that bladder neck cut. Again, a catheter is inserted to dampen the bladder with fluid. Sometimes, spinal anesthesia can also be given to numb the operating area.
Purpose:
The purpose of carrying out bladder neck incision is to relieve urinary obstruction, blood in urine, dribbling after passing urine and to improve the flow of urine. This operation will not only help the patient to pass urine without any problem, but will also enable him to stay away from urinary infections.
Precautions:
After the operation is done, the patients are asked by the doctor to take certain precautionary measures to safeguard themselves from possible risk factors. First of all, you will be asked to eat high fiber food, so as to avoid constipation. Another thing to take care is that you should stay away from lifting heavy items and driving for few weeks. You will also be asked to shun away from having alcohol for the time period.
Pre and Post Care:
Before the start of the procedure, you will be thoroughly examined. Certain tests, such as blood test, mid stream urine sample is taken for test and bladder scan. Apart from that, you will be meeting your anesthetist and urologist to discuss the process. Your doctor will not allow you to eat anything 6 hours prior to operation and drink 3 hours before surgery. You will be given hospital gown to wear before your surgery.
After the operation is complete, you will be taken to recovery room. The accompanying hospital staff will check blood pressure and temperature. An incessant irrigation is maintained for overnight, which is removed next morning. The catheter inserted is removed after the urine is seen clear.
Risk Factors:
Like other surgical procedures, Bladder Neck Incision can be followed by possible risks, such as:
- Mild burning at the incision area
- Infection of bladder or kidney, calling for antibiotics
- Loss of urinary control
- Bleeding that may require blood transfusion
- Erectile dysfunction
Hospital Stay:
The surgery of bladder neck incision mar requires you to stay in the hospital for 3 to 6 days. This will include tests before the surgery, the actual process and recovery period.
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