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Urine retention after surgery

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Posted 15 Mar 2025 at 22:48

Hi everyone, 

My dad had a prostatectomy a month ago. Since then he has had frequent issues with urine retention. The catheter has had to go back in several times. But each time it is removed, he gets urine retention again. Has anyone experienced the same thing? Would be grateful for any info you can share. Thanks 🙏 

User
Posted 16 Mar 2025 at 00:32

I did form a stricture after surgery but it took a bit longer than 4 weeks. I did have an issue with surgical clips migrating into the urethra and bladder,but that is "supposedly" a 1 in 500 chance if happening. The above caused a flow to very slow flow. The surgeon may be reluctant to put a camera into the bladder so soon after surgery. 

I did go into full retention after a minor procedure to stretch the scar tissue and had to have a catheter fitted, but following removal I was able to urinate. 

He may need some medication to help the problem.

Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 17 Mar 2025 at 23:34

Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏

 
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