Prostatectomy (surgical prostate removal)

About Prostatectomy (surgical prostate removal)

Surgical removal of the prostate. Prostatectomy is the surgery most often used to treat prostate cancer.

Symptoms

Common symptoms after surgery are: abdominal pain, painful urination, bloody urine. Adverse effects depend on the type of surgery and may include the following: impotence, incontinence, difficulty urinating secondary to a stricture.

Tests & Diagnostics

Before prostatectomy, tests to detect prostate cancer may include prostate specific antigen (PSA, a blood test), ultrasound of the prostate with prostate biopsy, CT scan.

Conventional treatment summary

Treatment after surgery depends on the success of surgery and any adverse effects experienced.

Medical specialties

Urology

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