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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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