What to Expect After Prostate Surgery in the Elderly

After prostate surgery, the elderly should pay attention to strengthening postoperative management, drug care, psychological care and daily care. 1. Postoperative care: especially after invasive surgery, attention should be paid to keep the wound clean to avoid infection. In the initial period after surgery, strenuous exercise should also be avoided and moderate activities should be the main focus. 2. Drug care: apply drugs reasonably under the doctor’s guidance, avoid stopping or changing drugs at will. 3. Psychological care: During the recovery period, patients should maintain a good mood and avoid nervousness and anxiety. Relatives should also give patients encouragement and help patients establish confidence in overcoming the disease. 4. Daily care: eat a light diet, avoid spicy and stimulating diet, quit smoking and drinking; regular sex life, avoid too frequent sex life and staying up all night and other bad habits; daily to strengthen the warmth, avoid cold stimulation. To summarize, the patient’s condition, physical condition and recovery situation are different, the specific precautions should be subject to the guidance of the doctor.