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Reproductive 3
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
03/31/2012

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Term
Obstructing portions of the prostate gland are cut away through a resectoscope inserted into the urethra. There is not external incision?
Definition
Trasurethral Resection of the Prostate Glands (TURP)
Term
Post-Op for a TURP?
Definition
- typically will have a continuous bladder irrigation
- if cath output is less that that irrigation fluid delivers, cath may be obstructed and need irrigated
- urine is typically pink tinged: normal for first 24-72 hours
Term
Performed through the bladder by way of a low abdominal incision. Usually done when prostate is very large or when there are also bladder abnormalities that require correction?
Definition
Suprapubic Prostatectomy
Term
Post-Op for a superapubic prostatectomy?
Definition
- bladder irrigation
- if cath is less then irrigation input, cath may be obstructed
- urine is usually pink tinged for the first 24-72
Term
Uses a lower abdominal incision of the front of the prostate, the bladder is not cut?
Definition
Retropubic Prostatectomy
Term
Post-Op for retropubic prostatectomy?
Definition
- usually less discomfort than suprapubic prostatectomy.
- foley cath will be placed, urine should be normal
Term
An incision is made between the scrotum and the anus to gain access to the prostate?
Definition
Perineal Prostatectomy
Term
Post-Op for a perineal prostatectomy?
Definition
- foley cath will be placed, urine should be normal colored
- may see some fecal incontinence
- per-care very important to decrease risk for infection at surgical site
Term
Most common cancer in men 55-74 years of age?
Definition
Prostate Cancer
Term
Risk factors for prostate cancer?
Definition
- age of 50 or older
- sciatic type pain
- urinary retention
- hematuria
- rectal pressure
- stool changes
- painful defecation
- painful ejaculation
Term
Diagnosis for prostate cancer?
Definition
- rectal exams
- PSA blood tests
- ultrasounds
- serum tumor markers
- needle aspiration/ biopsy
Term
Treatment for prostate cancer?
Definition
- chemotherapy
- radiation
- Cryosurgery: use extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue
- Hormonal therapy: decreases the production of male hormones in order to stop or limit the growth of prostate cancer
- Prostatectomy
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