- Usually your surgeon would refer you for a consultation prior to your surgery for learning how to use your pelvic floor muscles
- Assessment could involve using real time ultrasound or per rectal assessment to assess the pelvic floor muscles if required.
- Both your bladder and your bowel habits would be assessed and managed to optimize your post-operative outcome.
- Your postoperative goals are discussed and exercises are prescribed to tailor your needs post operatively. Realistic time frame would also need to be addressed with the therapist.
- Erectile dysfunction is also an important aspect during rehabilitation.