After having cyscostomy my sister was told briefly that she would be sent for an MRI 40miles from home on a very full bladder.To follow was TURBT Procedure which takes place 14th April as she hadn't heard the mri results she enquired at the hospital secretary informed her that the consultant had seen the scans but had no ordered any letter to be sent out to her so she shouldn't worry which understandably means nothing at this stage. Pre op check yesterday was fine though the nurse made it very clear that it had been requested by consultant that she be kept overnight.
This alonwith the discussion with the nurse about general anaesthetic verses epidural on the day she came away feeling she was being persuaded to have an epidural so any experiences of both or either procedures would be helpful to put her at ease her fear level at this time is overwhelming she recently lost her husband suddenly so this is a very emotional roller coaster just now
Hi Sunshine forever . The MRI scan is just part of the jigsaw and not usually discussed until all the relevant information is in. Once the results of the TURBT are in an MDT (Multi Disciplinary Team) will get together to discuss results and then form a treatment plan. Most people have the procedure under GA, but others have an epidural if it seems GA is not appropriate. Overnight stays are also common so try not to read too much in to that. We know the early days of uncertainty and not knowing , along with the waiting can be very stressful. I hope all goes well.
My father in law had a turbt under epidural due to an existing heart issue 3 weeks ago. As rily says, one type of anaesthetic might not be suitable for various reasons. He had a prostate biopsy at the same time, was kept in overnight and discharged the next morning. He did have a catheter placed after the procedure and is now waiting for results next week.
Sarah xx
Thank you-he had some issues with the catheter but is doing well just now. Fingers crossed for next week.
Sarah xx
