Page 2 - Bladder Tumour Resection - Discharge Instructions

Bladder tumour resection

Discharge instructions

Medications Notes / Diagrams:

You generally will not require any strong painkillers
after your discharge from hospital. Acetaminophen
(e.g. Tylenol™) may be used as needed for any mild
discomfort.

You should be able to continue with your usual
medications. Blood thinners may increase the risk of
bleeding after surgery. Your urologist will advise you
when you can resume these drugs. If you have any
questions, please contact your family doctor.

Follow-up

Your urologist will want you to make a follow-up
appointment after your bladder tumour resection
to ensure that you are recovering well from your
surgery and to discuss the findings from microscopic
examination of the bladder scrapings.

In some cases, additional investigation and treatment
will be necessary. Given the high risk of bladder
tumour recurrence, regular follow-up urine tests and
bladder examinations (cystoscopies) will be required
for several years to detect any recurrence at the
earliest stage.

Please arrange your follow-up appointment as soon
as possible after your discharge from hospital.

Follow-up

Please contact your urologist’s office within the next week to arrange for a follow-up
appointment in _________ weeks/months.
or

Your follow-up appointment has been arranged for __________________________ (time)
on ___________________________________ (date) at _______________________________________________________(location)

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