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Why would a man whose prostate has been removed have to urinate a lot more than before the surgery?

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Dr. Mathew Sorensen answered

Specializes in Urology

Bladder neck contrac: After the prostate has been removed, scar tissue can form at the bladder neck making it difficult to empty. Bladder neck contracture. It is also possible that he has difficulty alternatively, he may have some incontinence (esp with coughing, lauging, etc) and may be trying to keep his bladder empty.

Answered 9/2/2013

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