Bladder neck incision
This surgery can be carried out by one of our experienced consultants. Bladder neck incision is minimally-invasive surgery to improve urine flow in men with enlarged prostate glands.
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What is it for?
Improve urine flow in men with enlarged prostate glands
Treatment overview
Prostate problems are common, affecting one in three men over the age of fifty.
The London Clinic's urology team provides bladder neck incision together with a range of innovative prostate treatments, and a comfortable, stress-free environment in which to recover.
The London Clinic's urology consultants perform bladder neck incision in state-of-the-art operating theatres, using the latest equipment and technology.
The urologists are assisted by an expert multidisciplinary team that will support you from your first consultation, during your procedure, and throughout your recovery.
The urologists at The London Clinic provide comprehensive treatment programmes for prostate problems.
As well as bladder neck incision, other treatments can improve urine flow and resolve symptoms.
Treatment options
The London Clinic offers medical therapies, surgical procedures, and innovative new therapies for BPH. These include:
TURP surgery
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation to remove prostate tissue.
Medication
Drug treatment can improve the symptoms of prostate enlargement, particularly in the early stages.
Aquablation therapy
A minimally-invasive surgical treatment in which the surgeon removes prostate tissue using a heat-free waterjet.
Urolift
A minimally invasive procedure in which the urologist inserts an implant that rapidly improves urine flow without the loss of ejaculatory or erectile function.
Prostate artery embolisation
The London Clinic is one of the first independent hospitals in the UK to offer prostate artery embolisation. The procedure involves blocking the arteries that supply blood to the prostate, causing it to shrink.
iTind
iTind is a temporary implant that the urologists insert in a quick, minimally-invasive procedure. The device presses on the urethra and improves the flow of urine.
Bladder neck incision at The London Clinic
The urologists at The London Clinic perform bladder neck incision under general anaesthetic or using a spinal block so that you are awake but numb below the waist. The procedure lasts less than an hour.
Your surgeon will insert a fine operating telescope called a resectoscope into your penis. They will use specially-designed instruments to make a series of small cuts in the neck of the bladder.
This is the area where an enlarged prostate can restrict urine flow. The incisions open the neck of the bladder, relieving the pressure and boosting urine flow.
Recovery and aftercare
After the procedure, you will need to stay in hospital overnight so that the expert team can monitor and support you as you recover.
You will usually have a tube called a catheter draining your urine. The bladder may be irrigated with fluid to prevent any blood or tissue from the operation blocking the urine flow.
The team will usually remove the catheter after 24-48 hours. When you are passing urine independently, you can go home.
Your team will let you know their findings during surgery and provide individual guidance on aftercare. They will also arrange follow-up.
You should be able to return to work and normal activities after around a month. However, it can take longer if your job involves manual labour.
Passing urine can be uncomfortable for several days. Drink plenty of fluids (at least 2-3 litres a day) to keep the urine dilute and reduce discomfort.
If you are in increasing pain or struggling to empty your bladder, contact the urology team. They will always be on hand if you have any problems or worries.
Why choose The London Clinic
Excellence in one place
We operate as teams of experts with world-class resources dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of medical care. You are surrounded by the latest treatments and advice with everything you need to get back to your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. Our nurses, clinicians and support teams are dedicated to the care of a very small number of patients, so have more time for you. They’ll be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care around you and giving the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing you’re in the best hands.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through each step of your experience, with complexities unravelled and answers readily to hand. Your personal treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
What's included in your package?
Choosing The London Clinic means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That’s why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us.
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you’re paying for yourself, we have finance options available with Chrysalis
FAQs
Bladder neck incision is an operation to open the neck of the bladder.
In men, the prostate gland can restrict the bladder where it joins the urethra.
In bladder neck incision surgery , the consultant urologist operates through a surgical telescope to make small cuts in the bladder neck, relieving the obstruction and improving urine flow.
Around a third of men over the age of 50 in the UK have an enlarged prostate gland.
The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and penis in men.
Benign prostate enlargement or BPH is the most common cause of prostate enlargement.
It causes problems in the passage of urine, disturbing sleep, leading to incontinence, and decreasing the quality of life.
BPH blocks the flow of urine, increases the risk of urine infections, and causes distressing symptoms, including the following:
- Problems starting the flow of urine
- Needing to pass urine more frequently
- A weak urine stream
- The sensation that the bladder isn't emptying properly
- Dribbling after passing urine
- Getting up at night to go to the toilet
- Urgency when you need to pass urine
The London Clinic provides specialist treatment for benign prostate enlargement.
The world-leading urologists offer expert assessment and bespoke treatment to resolve symptoms and restore wellbeing.