(TURP) patient information leaflet - Homerton University Hospital
(TURP) patient information leaflet - Homerton University Hospital
(TURP) patient information leaflet - Homerton University Hospital
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need to be treated with antibiotics by yourGP.You will be able to resume sexual intercourse 2weeks after the operation; however, when youejaculate there is a strong possibility that the semenwill go up into the bladder instead of out through thepenis. This is called retrograde ejaculation andshould have been discussed with you before theoperation. If this happens this may affect yourability to father children through sexual intercoursebut otherwise you will not be harmed by it. There isa chance that your ability to obtain an erection maybe affected, if this happens help is available fromthe nurse specialistHand HygieneIn the interests of our <strong>patient</strong>s the trust is committedto maintaining a clean, safe environment.Hand hygiene is a very important factor incontrolling infection. Alcohol gel is widely availablethroughout our hospitals at the <strong>patient</strong> bedside forstaff to use and also at the entrance of each clinicalarea for visitors to clean their hands before andafter entering.Other formatsIf you require this <strong>leaflet</strong> in any other format such aslarger print, audio tape, Braille or another languageplease speak to your urology nurse specialist.We hope this <strong>information</strong> has been useful. Ifyou need any further advice do not hesitate to
ask one of the Urology team or the ward staffwho will be happy to help.Urology Nurse Specialist020 8510 7862Health and Cancer Information Centre is based atthe main entrance of the <strong>Homerton</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong>. Itprovides <strong>information</strong>, support and advice to all<strong>patient</strong>s, family members and carers.Email: healthshop@homerton.nhs.uk<strong>Homerton</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> PALS (Patients Advice & LiaisonService)PALS is based in the main reception of the hospital.Email: pals@homerton.nhs.ukTel: 020 8510 7315 (9am – 5pm)PALS provides confidential <strong>information</strong> and support,helping you to sort out any difficulties or concernsyou have whilst in hospital, guiding you through thedifferent services from the NHS.Related websites:http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Resectionoftheprostate/Pages/Introduction.aspxhttp://www.<strong>patient</strong>.co.uk/<strong>Homerton</strong><strong>Homerton</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>Hospital</strong> NHS Foundation Trust<strong>Homerton</strong> Row, London, E9 6SRT 020 8510 5555W www.homerton.nhs.ukE enquiries@homerton.nhs
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