BULBAR URETHRA: PERINEAL URETHROSTOMY
1. Question: Can the surgical procedure be performed with full coverage by the National Health Care System?
Answer: Yes.
2. Question: What kind of anesthesia is used for this surgery?
Answer: General anesthesia with oro-tracheal intubation.
3. Question: How many hours does the surgery take?
Answer: About 2 hours.
4. Question: Are there any risks concerning erection, fertility and urinary incontinence after the surgery?
Answer: No, there aren’t.
5. Question: How many days of hospital recovery are expected following the surgery?
Answer: In general, from 5 to 7 days.
6. Question: How long will I have to use a catheter after the surgery?
Answer: The urethral catheter must stay in place for two weeks after the surgery.
7. Question: Are there any particular recommendations during convalescence?
Answer: During convalescence, the use antibiotics until the catheter is removed is suggested. Avoiding long car trips, as well as heavy labor and sexual and sports activities are also suggested.
8. Question: When will I be able to resume my working, sexual and sports activities?
Answer: All these activities can be gradually resumed about 30 days after the removal of the catheter.
9. Question: Can I ride a bike or a motorcycle immediately after the surgery?
Answer: It is not recommended to ride bikes, motorcycles or horses after the surgery.
Back page 10. Question: What kinds of foods and drinks should be avoided after the surgery?
Answer: Beer and sparkling wines should be avoided, as well as large quantities of chocolate, cocoa, nuts  and shellfish.