How to know if an operation is needed
In determining if and when you should have a
prostatectomy to remedy BPH, your doctor will examine
your urine for signs of blood or infection. The doctor
will also perform a blood test to ascertain whether your
kidneys are working in a satisfactory manner.
There are other tests your doctor may require that
will help decide which is the best treatment for you.
Uroflowmetry measures the speed of your urine flow
as well as the volume of urine expelled. This test helps
in evaluating the function of your bladder, and the
degree of prostatic obstruction.
A measurement of residual urine in the bladder after
it has been emptied can help determine how severe
prostatic obstruction is. This test can be done by
catheterization, whereby a small tube is inserted into
the bladder through the urethra to measure how much
urine remains in the bladder after urination.
Measuring pressure in the bladder during urination
can give valuable clues in determining how well the
bladder functions. This test is also done by placing a
small catheter in the bladder.
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