Surgery
What to Know About the Prostate Cancer TURP Procedure
Prostate cancer TURP procedure. You may be familiar with the TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) procedure commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but did you know that it can also be used in men with prostate cancer.
What Is Minimally Invasive Prostate Surgery?
Minimally invasive prostate surgery has been used extensively for the treatment of prostate cancer, and its use continues to grow. What does minimally invasive prostate surgery entail?
The Basics of the Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
Radical prostatectomy is the most common type of surgery performed to treat early prostate cancer. It can be done through an "open" approach or laparoscopically. Like any other treatment option, there are pros and cons to a radical prostatectomy.
What Is a Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy?
Many men suffer from erectile dysfunction following surgery to remove the prostate. Because of this, surgeons have developed a modified form of the prostatectomy known as the nerve-sparing prostatectomy that may help to lessen the chances of developing erectile dysfunction.
How Common Is Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Surgery?
Men are often worried about the potential side effects of prostate cancer surgery. For many men, one of the most worrisome potential complications of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence. What should you know about prostate cancer surgery and erectile dysfunction?
All About Robot-Assisted Prostate Surgery
Robot-assisted prostate surgery is a relatively new option for treating prostate cancer. This surgery is of great interest to men with prostate cancer as well as the general public, but there are plenty of misconceptions about it. Learn what this procedure really entails here.
What Made You Choose a Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy?
The nerve-sparing prostatectomy is an option with which not all men are familiar. How did you decide on the nerve-sparing prostatectomy when making your choice among prostate cancer treatment options? What made you choose a nerve-sparing prostatectomy?
The primary goals of prostate surgery are to remove the cancerous tissue from the body, to remove other structures that may contain cancer (such as lymph nodes), and to minimize damage to any normal, cancer-free tissues and organs that are nearby. Today, there are several prostate surgery options that can safely remove cancer.
How Did You Choose Robot-Assisted Surgery for Your Prostate Cancer?
How Did You Choose Robot-Assisted Surgery for Your Prostate Cancer?
How Did You Choose Surgery for Your Prostate Cancer?
How did you choose surgery for your prostate cancer? Many factors go into making a decision about prostate cancer treatment. What led to your choice of surgery for prostate cancer?
