Prostate laser surgery is a procedure to eliminate prostate tissue. There are two types of prostate laser surgery: ablation (prostate tissue is melted away) and enucleation (prostate tissue is cut out).
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies you have.
All medicines you are taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye drops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines.
Previous problems you or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetics.
Any blood disorders you have.
Previous surgeries you have had.
Medical conditions you have.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Generally prostate laser surgery is a safe procedure. However, as with any procedure, complications can occur. Possible complications include:
Bleeding and the need for a blood transfusion.
Urinary tract infection.
Erectile dysfunction. …show more content…
Dry ejaculation—Semen is not released when you reach sexual climax.
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
If you are on blood thinners, such as warfarin or clopidogrel or nonprescription pain-relieving medicines, such as naproxen sodium or ibuprofen, you may be asked to stop taking them before the procedure.
Your caregiver may ask you to start taking antibiotics before the procedure as a precaution against a bacterial infection. The procedure will not be performed if your urine is infected.
You should have nothing to eat or drink for at least 8 hours before your procedure, or as suggested by your health care provider. You may have a sip of water to take medications not stopped for the procedure.
PROCEDURE
You will be given one of the following:
A medicine that numbs the area (local anesthetic).
A medicine injected into your spine that numbs your body below the waist (spinal anesthetic). A sedative is usually given with spinal anesthetic so you will be relaxed during the
LET YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER KNOW ABOUT:
Any allergies you have.
All medicines you are taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye drops, creams, and over-the-counter medicines.
Previous problems you or members of your family have had with the use of anesthetics.
Any blood disorders you have.
Previous surgeries you have had.
Medical conditions you have.
RISKS AND COMPLICATIONS
Generally prostate laser surgery is a safe procedure. However, as with any procedure, complications can occur. Possible complications include:
Bleeding and the need for a blood transfusion.
Urinary tract infection.
Erectile dysfunction. …show more content…
Dry ejaculation—Semen is not released when you reach sexual climax.
BEFORE THE PROCEDURE
If you are on blood thinners, such as warfarin or clopidogrel or nonprescription pain-relieving medicines, such as naproxen sodium or ibuprofen, you may be asked to stop taking them before the procedure.
Your caregiver may ask you to start taking antibiotics before the procedure as a precaution against a bacterial infection. The procedure will not be performed if your urine is infected.
You should have nothing to eat or drink for at least 8 hours before your procedure, or as suggested by your health care provider. You may have a sip of water to take medications not stopped for the procedure.
PROCEDURE
You will be given one of the following:
A medicine that numbs the area (local anesthetic).
A medicine injected into your spine that numbs your body below the waist (spinal anesthetic). A sedative is usually given with spinal anesthetic so you will be relaxed during the