Prostate Surgery in Sharjah

What is prostate surgery?

Prostate surgery is an operation to remove or reduce prostate tissue. It is used when an enlarged prostate blocks the flow of urine, or when prostate cancer needs the gland removed. Some operations clear only the part pressing on the urine channel, while others remove the whole prostate. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, the type of surgery depends on your diagnosis, your symptoms and your general health, and the choice is made together with your urologist.

Who needs it

Prostate surgery is considered when problems cannot be managed in gentler ways. For an enlarged prostate, this often means severe urinary symptoms, repeated infections, bladder stones, blood in the urine, or being unable to pass urine at all, especially when medication has not helped enough. For prostate cancer, surgery is one option when the cancer is confined to the gland and treating it is the right path for you, and it is weighed against alternatives such as radiotherapy or, for some slow-growing cancers, careful monitoring. The right choice depends on the cancer, your age, your other health conditions and your own wishes. Not everyone with an enlarged prostate or prostate cancer needs an operation, and at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah many people are managed without one.

What happens

Before surgery you will have tests to plan the operation, which may include urine and blood tests, a flow measurement, imaging, or a look inside with a small camera. The operation is done under anaesthetic, either a general anaesthetic or one that numbs the lower body, and the anaesthetist will discuss which is safer for you. For an enlarged prostate, tissue is often removed through the urine channel without any outside cut. For cancer, the whole gland may be removed through keyhole or open surgery. A catheter to drain urine is usually placed for a period afterwards, and your surgeon will explain which approach fits your case, why it was chosen over the alternatives, and roughly how long you may stay in hospital.

Preparing for it

Your team will tell you which medicines to stop or continue, particularly blood thinners, and whether you need to fast before the anaesthetic. Arrange time off and someone to help you at home for the first days. Tell your surgeon about all your health conditions, allergies and past operations. This is the moment to ask about the alternatives, the likely effect on urination and sexual function, and what recovery will involve. At Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, consent is a discussion, not just a signature.

Afterwards

It is normal to have a catheter for a while, some blood in the urine that settles, and stinging when passing urine at first. Take it gently, drink fluids as advised, and avoid heavy lifting and straining. Your surgeon will give you a timeline for your case rather than a fixed date, because recovery differs from person to person. Seek urgent care if you cannot pass urine after the catheter is removed, have heavy bleeding or large clots, develop a fever, or have severe pain, as these need prompt attention.

Risks and limitations

Every operation carries risk. Prostate surgery can cause bleeding, infection, and reactions to anaesthetic. Depending on the type, it can affect urinary control, cause changes to ejaculation, or affect erections, and some effects may be lasting. Surgery for an enlarged prostate relieves blockage but does not stop the prostate ageing, so symptoms can return over time. Surgery treats the current problem with results that differ from man to man, which is why alternatives such as medication, lifestyle change, watchful waiting, or non-surgical procedures are always considered first at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah.

Cost and insurance

Prostate surgery usually needs pre-approval from your insurer, covering the operation, the anaesthetic, the hospital stay and follow-up. Starting the approval early is worth doing, as it is a common cause of delay. Some plans require evidence that other treatments were tried first, and elements such as a private room may not be covered. Coverage varies between policies and can change, so confirm exactly what your plan includes with Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah on 06 599 7777 before scheduling your operation.