Most patients have a suprapubic catheter after HIFU. This is inserted by a physician after the patient is asleep and before HIFU begins and will be in place after the procedure for 1-2 weeks depending on the size of your gland. The catheter allows for your bladder to empty comfortably while your body heals. It is common to have a catheter for some length of time after prostate cancer procedures. If you are having a focal (partial gland) treatment, you may go home with a foley (urethral) catheter which is typically worn between 5-10 days. The type of catheter you have will be determined by your HIFU physician before your treatment and your HIFU nurse will provide you education on how to care for your catheter.