Procedures and Treatments:
Surgical Treatments
Prostate Cancer Surgery
Surgery to remove the prostate gland to treat cancer
Related Conditions
Related Procedures
Overview
Prostate cancer surgery involves the removal of the prostate gland to treat localized cancer. Techniques include robotic-assisted and traditional open approaches, focusing on removing cancer while preserving urinary and sexual function as much as possible.
Conditions Treated
Prostate Cancer
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Who is it for?
For men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer needing prostate removal
Benefits
Removes prostate cancer while aiming to preserve urinary and sexual function, providing effective treatment.
How it Works
Surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues affected by cancer (radical prostatectomy or partial prostatectomy). These surgeries aim to remove cancerous cells completely while preserving urinary and sexual function if possible.
Duration
2-4 hours
Recovery
Recovery after radical prostatectomy often spans 4-6 weeks, with patients gradually resuming normal activities as incisions and internal tissues heal.