Fasting instructions if general anaesthesia is planned.
Bowel prep only if your team requests it.
COVID or other infection-screening rules of the hospital.
Day of procedure
Consent confirmation and site marking when relevant.
Anaesthesia type and post-operative pain plan.
Catheter use varies: many prostate focal treatments involve a temporary catheter.
First weeks after treatment
Fatigue, bruising or perineal soreness may occur depending on access route.
Watch for fever, heavy bleeding, urinary retention or calf pain; seek urgent care if these occur.
Return to driving, exercise and intercourse follows individual advice.
For modality-specific detail read the relevant page under Modalities and ask your treating team for the patient information leaflet used at your hospital.
Considering focal therapy?
You can ask for a second opinion on imaging, diagnosis and treatment options before you decide.
