Abstract

Prostate cancer, a multifaceted disease with genetic and environmental factors in its etiology, is the 5th most common cause of cancer deaths in males, being the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in males. Prostate cancer is a serious public health problem in the world and requires a professional approach to its treatment and care. Although there are several conservative treatments for its treatment, surgical treatment is considered as the gold standard and the primary treatment option in the management of early stage prostate cancer. Nursing interventions after prostate surgery focus on pain control, care of urinary catheters, maintenance of proper nutrition and hydration, maintenance of activity and exercise, training of pelvic muscle exercise, informing the patient, and providing training and psychosocial counseling for signs and symptoms of post-operative complications. To achieve the best patient outcomes after prostate surgery, systematic and evidence-based nursing care practices should be preferred. It may be suggested that nurses contribute to the literature by participating in these studies.