Navigating prostate surgery and recovery.

Guidance on prostatectomy preparation, catheter management, and the rehabilitation of urinary and sexual function. This guide is for radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, where the prostate and surrounding tissue are removed. It is not a guide to TURP, HoLEP, simple prostatectomy, or other BPH procedures, which remove or reshape obstructing tissue and have different risks, catheter plans, pathology, and follow-up. Recommendations vary by surgeon, technique, medicines, comorbidities, and local pathway. Platinum Health provides general educational guidance and you should follow the specific instructions given by your physician or clinic.

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