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Posted 19 Dec 2025 at 10:31

I am 54 year old who had a RARP 29th October 2025. My catheter was removed 14 days after the surgery. I then had a UTI and was on Antibiotics for two weeks. Since having the catheter out I have been having pain in and around my pelvic area and hips. On contacting my consultant he advised that as it had been a difficult surgery with a lot of scaring and bleeding that is was probably a haematoma that would disappear in time.

It is now 5 weeks later and I still have a lot of pain, very debilitating as I am unable to return to work. I have recently had a CT scan but that shows all is well and nothing to explain the pain. 
My question: Has any one else had some sort of lower abdominal/pelvic pain weeks after their surgery? If so do you know what the cause was and how long did it last? 
Many thanks Robin 

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Posted 20 Dec 2025 at 08:37

Robin, from the lack of answers I don't think significant pain is that common. My surgery was a very long time ago so I can't really remember, I was back at work behind a desk after 5 weeks so I don't think there was an issue. Obviously you have done the right thing talking to your consultant, you could speak to your GP, but being advised to take paracetamol rather than get to the cause of the problem seems to be the case these days.

Thanks Chris 

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Posted 20 Dec 2025 at 08:59

Hi, Robin.

Welcome, to the forum mate. I already had pains in my lower back and hips prior to surgery, due to a bit of arthritis. I dont know if RARP exacerbated the problem.

I remember I was sore in the abdomen for a while.

You've got to remember, mate, that you have gone through major surgery, and yours seems to have been extra difficult. You've probably got quite extensive internal bruising that may cause pain in those regions.

What sort of work do you do? Are they okay with you being  off sick?

 
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