Microwave Procedure

Office Microwave Treatment

1. At least one hour before treatment, your physician may give you medication to help you relax during the procedure. Other medications that your physician may give you are to help avoid infections.


2. You will be asked to empty your bladder.


3. You will be asked to lie on your back on the treatment bed. Your physician will then apply anesthesia to the tip of your penis. This will help you to not feel pain while the catheter is inserted through your urethra.


4. To keep you warm and comfortable, you will remain covered throughout the procedure.


5. During the treatment, you may be offered a book, or earphones to listen to music.


6. Before your physician inserts the catheter, K-Y Jelly lubrication will be applied with a large syringe, without a needle, directly into the urethra.


7. Your physician will then insert the catheter through the urethra into the bladder. This is done in the same manner as inserting a regular catheter.


8. Your physician will double check that the catheter is in place. This may be done by ultrasound. When the catheter is in place, your physician will secure it so that it does not move.


When the small balloon of the catheter is inflated, you may feel slight pain or discomfort. This is normal. It is also possible that during treatment you may experience bleeding, or some discomfort such as bladder spasms, feeling the need to empty your bladder or have a bowel movement. You will feel a warming sensation as the temperature increases during treatment. This is normal. There is water circulating through the catheter to keep your urethral channel warm, but not hot.


9. Next your physician will prepare the rectal temperature monitor for insertion.


A. Your physician will place a sterile cover on the monitor.
B. The surface of the cover on the monitor will be lubricated with K-Y Jelly.


10. Your physician will then insert the rectal monitor and secure it so that it does not shift position. During the treatment, the rectal monitor will be checked frequently to ensure proper positioning.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office.

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