What should I pay attention to after prostate cancer surgery?

In the past, complications after prostate cancer surgery were urinary incontinence, including 10-30% of patients with permanent urinary incontinence after surgery. Now, with the advancement of technology, the consistency of the surgical process is getting better and better, so the proportion of postoperative urinary incontinence is gradually decreasing. However, the vast majority of patients will still have temporary urinary incontinence for a period of time after the catheter is removed. This situation varies from person to person.

Nursing: Urinary Control

The main nursing care after prostate cancer surgery is urine control. Young patients can slowly recover urine control in about 1-3 months through pelvic floor muscle training in a short period of time; in contrast, it takes a long time for elderly patients to recover urine control, and urinary incontinence will still occur within 6-9 months after surgery. In terms of nursing care, adult diapers can be used to solve the problem of poor urine control.

Diet: Eat less red meat

From the perspective of Western medicine, there is nothing special to pay attention to in the patient's diet. But from the perspective of healthy diet, it is recommended that patients eat less red meat, especially beef and mutton, because these meats contain higher levels of natural androgens. It is recommended that patients eat more vegetarian food, drink less alcohol, and try to quit smoking.

Exercise: Pelvic floor muscle exercises

Since most patients will experience urinary incontinence within one month after surgery, pelvic floor muscle training is recommended: patients hold urine for three to five groups a day and do anal contraction and lifting movements 30-50 times, which can greatly improve urinary incontinence. Jogging, Tai Chi, swimming and other exercises are all OK, but they should be performed appropriately.

In addition to urinary control-based care, prostate cancer patients can also help reduce the incidence of postoperative complications such as urinary incontinence by supplementing their daily lives with a reasonable diet and scientific exercise.