Your Recovery
You have had a transurethral resection (TUR) of the bladder. Your doctor removed cancerous tissue.
You may have a small tube called a catheter in your urethra to help prevent blockage of the urethra. When the bleeding from surgery has stopped, the tube is removed. You may need to stay in the hospital 1 to 4 days.
You may feel the need to urinate frequently for a while after the surgery, but this should improve with time. It may burn when you urinate. Drink lots of fluids to help with the burning. Your urine also may look pink for up to 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. This is because there may be blood in it.
You may have to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for about 3 weeks after TUR.
This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to feel better as quickly as possible.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
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