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Is It Safe To Fly A Week Prior To Turp Surgery?

Hi: I am 67 years old and am wondering if it is safe to fly comercially a week prior to having turp surgery. I'm concerned that the air pressure changes will cause additional pain. Any information you can share with me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. John
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
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Hello
Thanks for query .
You have been planned to undergo surgery of TURP for enlarged prostate and want to fly over a week before planned surgery and worried about the some complication may occur due to pressure .

Flying for a short period of 3-4 hours will not have any pressure effect on bladder neither there is danger of getting retention of urine if you follow following instructions .
1) Empty your bladder before you board
2) Do not drink water or aerated beverages during your flight journey .
3) Avoid sitting continuously for more than 2 hours and prefer to have a walk for short distance in flight itself .
4) Do not hold on urination
5) Empty your bladder if you have urge to pass urine .

Dr.Patil.

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Is It Safe To Fly A Week Prior To Turp Surgery?

Hello Thanks for query . You have been planned to undergo surgery of TURP for enlarged prostate and want to fly over a week before planned surgery and worried about the some complication may occur due to pressure . Flying for a short period of 3-4 hours will not have any pressure effect on bladder neither there is danger of getting retention of urine if you follow following instructions . 1) Empty your bladder before you board 2) Do not drink water or aerated beverages during your flight journey . 3) Avoid sitting continuously for more than 2 hours and prefer to have a walk for short distance in flight itself . 4) Do not hold on urination 5) Empty your bladder if you have urge to pass urine . Dr.Patil.