June 13th, 2017
Traditional prostate removal surgery is referred to as radical prostatectomy, during which prostate gland is removed surgically under the influence of general anesthesia. Next to skin cancer the prostate cancer is the most common cancer type reported in America. Based on how aggressive it is, it is classified into 4 stages:
The treatment of prostate cancer is never free of risks. In the end, the risk benefit ratio is thoroughly considered before performing prostate cancer surgery for a patient. Treatment is only provided if it is necessary as prostate cancer grows slowly.
Following are the types of surgeries done for treating prostate cancer:
This type of prostate cancer surgery is offered to men with localized cancer who are also healthy and in a good shape. This procedure involves the complete removal of prostate gland and the cancer cells growing inside it, along with the surrounding lymph nodes and the seminal vesicles. This surgery may be performed via various techniques such as:
The advantage of this type of surgery is removal of cancer by removing the prostate provided that it is within the gland and has not metastasized. However, the prostate removal can be disadvantageous as prostate also takes part is semen production and with its removal there will be no ejaculation which will subsequently affect fertility. Dry orgasms are also a very common post-surgery effect in which the person orgasms without really ejaculating. The common side effects may include erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence amongst others.
TURP does not focus on treating the cancer instead it alleviates the most concerning symptom of prostate cancer which is difficult urination. This occurs due to prostate enlargement which narrows the urethra. It is carried out under general anesthesia and employs an insertion of a thin metallic tube. The aim is to remove tiny pieces of prostate tissue. The removed tissues are then flushed away by passing fluid through the bladder.
The side effects of TURP may be urine infection, retrograde ejaculation, blood in urine, erectile dysfunction, slow flow of the urine and stress incontinence.
Speak to your doctor if you are planning your prostate surgery.
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