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If a person has an operation for an enlarged prostate gland then is it typically the case that a catheter is needed temporarily during the post-operative period or does it depend on the way in which the surgery is performed?
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Cather is normal: to prevent urethral swelling.
Answered 3/15/2018
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Both. The TUR-: -usually needs a catheter for a while. Also if depends on the surgeon’s preference. Ask your surgeon about this. Hard to give a definite answer as there are so many variables.
Answered 3/25/2018
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