Page 1 - Bladder Tumour Resection - Discharge Instructions
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Urological Health

                                 Bladder tumour resection


                                 Discharge instructions






        A tumour has been scraped away from the lining of the bladder.






             ou have been found to have a tumour in the           Voiding function
        Ylining of the bladder. The tumour has been
        scraped away (bladder tumour resection) using an          It is not unusual to have increased frequency and
        instrument passed through the urethra (the “urinary       urgency of urination for a few weeks after bladder
        passage”).                                                tumour resection. There may also be some burning
                                                                  with urination. These symptoms will resolve more
                        Bladder tumour                            promptly if you drink plenty of fluids and empty your
                                                                  bladder regularly. Your voiding pattern should return
                                                                  to normal within a few weeks.
                                                                  There may be a bit of blood visible in the urine
                                                                  for a few weeks after bladder tumour resection.
                                                                  Occasionally, a few blood clots may be seen,
                tumour                                            particularly after about two weeks when the scab
                                                                  comes away. Drinking plenty of fluids should help
                                                                  clear any visible blood in the urine.
               bladder
                                                                  Severe burning with urination or a fever may indicate
                                                                  a bladder infection. Please contact your urologist or
                                       Roula Drossis              family doctor if these symptoms persist.
                urethra

                                                                  Bowel function
        The raw area in the bladder lining remaining after        Your normal bowel pattern should return when you
        such a scraping will heal over, initially with a scab     resume your usual diet and activity. Avoid straining
        and, eventually, in most cases, with normal lining        to have a bowel movement. A non-prescription stool
        tissue. The tissue removed at surgery will be carefully   softener, like Colace™, is often helpful.
        examined and a detailed report will be available to
        your urologist.
                                                                  Hygiene
        Activity                                                  You may shower or bathe as you like.

        Gradually resume your usual activities over the next
        few days. Avoid heavy lifting (over 10 kg or 20 lbs) or   Smoking
        straining for about two weeks from the date of surgery
        as these activities can promote bleeding.                 There is a strong association between smoking and
                                                                  bladder cancer. If you are a smoker, you must make
        Travel or strenuous activity should be avoided until      every effort to stop smoking now.
        the urine is clear of blood for at least a week. Sexual
        activity can be resumed in about two weeks when
        you are comfortable.
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