What is transurethral electrodesiccation of the prostate? 1. The purpose of the procedure is to remove the enlarged prostate gland that is causing urinary obstruction and to restore urinary flow. 2. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts an electrosurgical scope through the urethra and removes the enlarged part of the prostate under direct vision. Spinal anesthesia is required and the procedure takes about 1-2 hours. 3. Compared to traditional open prostate removal surgery, this method does not require skin incision, and patients suffer less pain, lose less blood, recover quickly, and improve urinary symptoms soon after surgery, and most patients can be discharged within a week. The actual fact that almost all prostate surgeries can be performed by transurethral electrodes is internationally recognized as the “gold standard” of prostate surgical treatment. The possibility of recurrence after surgery may require reoperation, but this rarely happens within 10 years after surgery. After surgery, a urinary catheter will be left in place. On the first day, the catheter will be connected to a plastic bag with sterile saline for continuous bladder irrigation. The flushing will stop on the second day. The urinary catheter is usually left in place for about 1 week. 2.The urine flushed out is usually light red, which is normal and does not need to be nervous. 3. Drink plenty of water after the procedure to “flush” the bladder. 4.A day or two after the removal of the urinary catheter, there may be slight leakage or frequent urination, which is a normal phenomenon. 5.The hematuria after surgery usually stops after two weeks, sometimes it may last up to a month. This is usually a relatively mild hematuria during the wound healing process. 6. To prevent constipation after surgery, if the stool is dry, it is recommended to take laxative laxative medication; to eat more vegetables, fruits and juices. 7. Removing the prostate will not affect the erectile function of the penis, and you can resume your sexual life about a month after surgery. During ejaculation, most of your semen will back up into your bladder; this phenomenon is permanent but will not affect your health. 8. After discharge from the hospital, you are advised to rest at home for at least two weeks, during which time you should not strain to defecate or lift heavy objects.