Pre-Operative Instructions
Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy TherMatrx Treatment

Please follow the directions below.  If you have any questions or if for any reason you will be unable to make your appointment, please call.

  1. Reduce the amount of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages and tobacco products 48 hours prior to the treatment.

  2. Limit your intake of fluids the day of the treatment.

  3. Be sure to eat something the day of the treatment.

  4. Fleet Enema should be given 2 hours prior to treatment.

  5. Please make arrangements for transportation to and from the treatment.

  6. You may bring books, magazines or your favorite music to pass the time.

  7. If your physician prescribes medications to you, please follow instructions carefully.

  8. You may take all your daily medications unless otherwise indicated by your physician.

  9. Wear comfortable or loose fitting clothing the day of the treatment.  A catheter will be placed in your bladder and stay there for the next few days.  Your doctor will instruct you on how and when the catheter will be removed.

Pre-Treatment Instructions 

Pre-Treatment Instructions (Spanish)

Day of Treatment Instructions (Spanish)

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