Prep for surgery

I was informed that cancer was in the prostate and elected for robatic surgery.  Was preped and given a seditive.  The surgon was unable to insert the catheter.    They tried for a hour and was unable to complete the process and I feel they were a little more than agressive.  My question as I did not have a cat scan or exray  is it normal to assume the catheter can be inserted in all cases?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

A catheter should be able to be inserted, except in cases of obstruction - which can happen during cases of prostate cancer.  

Cystoscopy can be considered to determine the extent of the obstruction.  

Normally, a CT scan is done for cases of prostate cancer to determine any evidence of spread.

These questions can be discussed with your personal physician.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
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