Department of Urologic Surgery

Home Care Instructions

Welcome to the Home Care Instructions page for the Vanderbilt University Department of Urologic Surgery.  This resource has been created as an educational tool, allowing you to partner with your physician and nursing team in taking responsibility for your post-operative recovery period. The information linked to this page provides answers to commonly asked questions, as well as addresses all aspects of the post-surgical period. Prior to surgery, thoroughly review the video and documents located on this page. Understanding these materials will help eliminate most concerns and fears that may arise after your prostatectomy.

Should you have any questions or concerns that are not addressed on this web page, or if you do not understand something you have read/viewed here, please contact the Urology Clinic at (615) 322-2880 to speak with a nurse.

Brochures

• Recovery of urinary control after radical prostatectomy (PDF)
• Recovery of erectile function after radical prostatectomy (PDF)
• After your prostatectomy (PDF)

Video:  After Your Prostatectomy

• Part One - (approx 5 minutes long)
• Part Two - (approximately 8 minutes long)