[Convalescence and sick leave following transurethral prostatectomy].
Recovery after transurethral prostatectomy (TUR-P) is characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and haematuria often affecting the patient's social life negatively. Procedure-specific information reduces the patient's anxiety postoperatively. When giving advice on level of activity during recovery, the risk of haematuria is the most important factor. Since bleeding ceases in 95% of cases within three weeks, patients should avoid hard physical activity for three weeks. Normal activity can be resumed immediately, although bothersome LUTS may be a limiting factor. Equivalent advice should be given with regard to the need for sick-leave.
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Bettina
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Sygehus Lillebaelt, Urologisk Afdeling. B-noerby@dadlnet.dk
D003289:Convalescence; D006417:Hematuria / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011788:Quality of Life; D020127:Recovery of Function; D018582:Sick Leave; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*