Abstract: Piloting day-case surgery for prostate resection.

Authors:

Wareing M, Candler S

Institution:

Horton Hospital (Oxford Radcliffe NHS Trust), Banbury, Oxon.

Source:

Prof Nurse. 1999 Aug;14(11):754-8.

Abstract:

Some patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia need surgery. Transurethral vaporisation of the prostate (TUVP) can be managed without an inpatient stay. Specialist nurses have an important role in assessing and following up day-case patients.

Keywords:

Urology Surgery Prostate