So You're Having Prostate Surgery

by Klein, Eric A.; Jamnicky, Leah; Nam, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780470833445
• ISBN10: 0470833440
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-30
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Everything people need to know, from diagnosis to recoveryHere is the ultimate guide for anyone facing prostate surgery, with information on everything from deciding whether surgery is necessary to the quickest routes to recovery. The book covers surgery for both benign prostate enlargement and cancer in step-by-step detail, as well as alternative treatments and complementary therapies. Real-life patient stories, extensive self-help sections, and detailed illustrations demystify procedures and help people face surgery with confidence. Leah Jamnicky, RN, is a Urology Nurse Coordinator with the University Health Network, Toronto. Robert Nam, MD, is Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. Eric A. Klein, MD, is head of the Section of Urologic Oncology, Urological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Associate Professor of Surgery, Ohio State Medical School.

Author Biography

Eric A. Klein, MD,  FACS, is Head of the Section of Urologic Oncology in the Urological Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.  He is also a member of the Taussig Cancer Center and an associate professor of surgery at Ohio state University medical School.  His accomplishments in urologic cancer research have won him many honors, including the Best Doctors in America award.

Leah Jamnicky, RN, is a urology nurse coordinator with the University Health Network in Toronto.  During her 17 years of nursing experience, Ms. Jamnicky has developed several patient education programs for individuals with prostate disease.

Robert Nam, MD, FRCSC, is a staff physician at Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre in Toronto and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Toronto.  His research into the early detection of prostate cancer has won numerous prizes over the years.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
Prostate Disease and You	p. 1
All about the prostate
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostate cancer
Tests and Measurements	p. 13
Tests for urinary tract symptoms
Tests for prostate cancer
The PSA test
Understanding tumors
Is Prostate Surgery Right for You?	p. 28
Reasons for recommending surgery
TURP
Radical prostatectomy
Other options for BPH
Other options for cancer
The pros and cons of watchful waiting, radiation, medication, and surgery
Getting Ready for Your Surgery	p. 48
Mental preparation
Pre-surgery arrangements
The pre-admission clinic
Understanding consent
Bowel preparation
Planning for a blood transfusion
The Day of Your Surgery	p. 62
What to pack for your hospital stay
Arrival at the hospital
Pre-surgery preparations
Transfer to the operating room
Advice for friends and family
The Surgical Procedures	p. 69
The anesthesiologist's role
Step-by-step guide to TURP
Step-by-step guide to radical prostatectomy
When It's All Over	p. 77
What to expect when you wake up
Your catheter and other tubes
Pain management
Activity on the ward
Going home
Recovering at Home	p. 87
Caring for your incisions after radical prostatectomy
Managing your catheter
Exercise, driving, work, flying, sex
Follow-up visits
Side effects
Treatments for incontinence
Treatments for erectile dysfunction
How You Can Help Yourself	p. 105
Understanding and dealing with emotions
Managing stress
Relaxation techniques
Exercise
BPH and diet
Prostate cancer and diet
Rediscovering sex
Has My Surgery Worked?	p. 119
Measuring success after TURP
Measuring success after radical prostatectomy
Additional cancer treatments
Medications	p. 128
Drugs for BPH
Drugs for Prostate Cancer
Drugs used before, during, and after surgery
Side effects
Future Directions in Prostate Treatment	p. 139
Clinical trials
New advances in BPH
New advances in prostate cancer treatment
Who's Who of Hospital Staff	p. 143
Glossary	p. 149
Resources	p. 153
Your Diary	p. 155
Index	p. 162
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