Patient Advice Following Bladder Intervention

You have just an operation called…………………………………

This involves passing a fine telescope into your bladder.

Wound

You may notice some blood and small clots in your urine for the first few days, this should steadily decrease. You may also experience dribbling or urgency for a few days following this type of surgery and may require some form of protection in your underwear. You are advised to drink at least two litres of fluid daily for five days or as directed on discharge.

Pain

You may experience some discomfort. You should take some pain relief as necessary and follow the instructions on the packet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

You may experience burning or stinging when you pass urine. This will ease by increasing your fluid intake. This will dilute your urine making it less acidic. If this discomfort continues or gets worse despite drinking plenty, contact your GP.

If your urine begins to smell offensive, or you develop a temperature continue to drink plenty and contact your GP.

Activity

It is normal to feel tired following sedation or a general anaesthetic. Take it easy for the first twenty four hours. You may resume sexual intercourse when your urine is clear and you feel comfortable to do so.

Your own circumstances will determine when you return to work. You can self certificate for one week, contact your GP for a certificate if further time off is required.

Contact information

We hope that you have found this information useful. If you have any questions or are worried about anything, please speak to the following Dorset County Hospital staff: 

GP or out of hours GP
NHS Direct: 111
Dorchester Day Surgery Unit; 01305 254501 (day of procedure only)
Lulworth Ward after 7pm/8pm: 01305 255471
Abbotsbury Ward after 7pm/8pm: 01305 255150
Urology nurse specialist: 01305 255415
Continence advisors: 01305 259978

Consultant Urological Surgeons
Mr N Afzal: 01305 255468
Mr R David: 01305 255274
Miss F New: 01305 255470
Mr R Blegay: 01305 255468
Mr M Bajwa: 01305 255274
Mr Q Choudry: 01305 255274

If you have feedback regarding the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet, or if you would like a list of references used to develop this leaflet, please email patientinformation.leaflets@dchft.nhs.uk

About this leaflet

Author: Laura Gower, Staff Nurse
Written: April 2025
Updated and approved: Kayleigh Fairchild, Deputy Sister 2025
Review date: 2028
Edition: v2