“When can I go back to work after prostatectomy?”
I will have a prostatectomy. When can I go back to work after a prostatectomy?
3 Answers
Hello,
You are asking the question of “when can I go back to work after prostatectomy.” I am presuming that you are having a prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer, however there are other diagnoses for which this surgery may be recommended such as benign prostatic hypertrophy.
There are several approaches to prostatectomy. The most invasive but common approach is a radical prostatectomy. However robotic and minimally invasive surgery can also be performed. There may also be recommendations for post operative radiation, hormonal or chemotherapy. So the answer to this question depends on the procedure performed and the pathological findings at the time of surgery. It is best to ask your doctor for recommendations regarding returning to work.
The answers also depend on the type of work that you do. Early returns to work may be okay if you do primarily desk work. For strenuous lifting or activity, longer recovery may be indicated.
Generally there may be a catheter in place for seven to ten days following surgery. You will likely be allowed to return home the day following surgery. Pain medicine will likely be prescribed by your doctor. Generally you can return to normal activity four to six weeks post operatively.
An excellent discussion of prostate surgery can be found online doing a google search using the question “when can I go back to work after prostate surgery?” There is an excellent discussion on “www.mayoclinic.org”.
Good luck.
You are asking the question of “when can I go back to work after prostatectomy.” I am presuming that you are having a prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer, however there are other diagnoses for which this surgery may be recommended such as benign prostatic hypertrophy.
There are several approaches to prostatectomy. The most invasive but common approach is a radical prostatectomy. However robotic and minimally invasive surgery can also be performed. There may also be recommendations for post operative radiation, hormonal or chemotherapy. So the answer to this question depends on the procedure performed and the pathological findings at the time of surgery. It is best to ask your doctor for recommendations regarding returning to work.
The answers also depend on the type of work that you do. Early returns to work may be okay if you do primarily desk work. For strenuous lifting or activity, longer recovery may be indicated.
Generally there may be a catheter in place for seven to ten days following surgery. You will likely be allowed to return home the day following surgery. Pain medicine will likely be prescribed by your doctor. Generally you can return to normal activity four to six weeks post operatively.
An excellent discussion of prostate surgery can be found online doing a google search using the question “when can I go back to work after prostate surgery?” There is an excellent discussion on “www.mayoclinic.org”.
Good luck.
That is a question for your surgeon. Every surgeon is different.
Clear with Surgeon and PT/OT.
