[Convalescence and sick leave following transurethral prostatectomy]

Recovery after transurethral prostatectomy (TUR-P) is characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and haematuria often affecting the patient's social life negatively. Procedure-specific information reduces the patient's anxiety postoperatively. When giving advice on level of activity during recovery, the risk of haematuria is the most important factor. Since bleeding ceases in 95% of cases within three weeks, patients should avoid hard physical activity for three weeks. Normal activity can be resumed immediately, although bothersome LUTS may be a limiting factor. Equivalent advice should be given with regard to the need for sick-leave.