What are the risks and recovery expectations?

Common risks include bleeding, urinary tract infection, bladder perforation (rare), and temporary difficulty urinating. Most patients stay in hospital 3–5 days with a urinary catheter for 1–2 days. Full recovery at home takes about 2 weeks, during which light activity is encouraged but heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Follow-up cystoscopy is typically scheduled every 3–6 months to monitor for recurrence.