When is Radical Prostatectomy Needed?
Confirmed prostate cancer diagnosis through biopsy
Localized cancer confined to the prostate
Good overall health in the patient
Rising PSA levels despite previous treatment
Family history of prostate cancer or an aggressive tumor grade
Types of Radical Prostatectomy
🔹 Open Radical Prostatectomy – Traditional approach with an abdominal incision
🔹 Laparoscopic Prostatectomy – Minimally invasive technique using small cuts
🔹 Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy – Advanced, precise procedure with quicker recovery
Key Benefits of Radical Prostatectomy
Curative treatment for early-stage prostate cancer
Better cancer control in younger patients
Low risk of recurrence when performed early
Preserves urinary function with nerve-sparing techniques
Faster recovery using robotic or laparoscopic methods
Long-term PSA monitoring for ongoing follow-up
How the Procedure Works
- Anesthesia: General anesthesia is administered
- Access to Prostate: Abdominal or laparoscopic entry is made
- Prostate Removal: Entire prostate gland and nearby tissues are surgically excised
- Nerve-Sparing (if possible): To preserve erectile function
- Bladder Reattachment: Urethra is reconnected to the bladder
- Catheter Placement: A catheter is placed temporarily to aid healing
Post-Surgery Recovery
🔸 Hospital stay: 2–4 days (shorter for robotic/laparoscopic cases)
🔸 Catheter duration: ~1–2 weeks
🔸 Return to normal activity: Within 4–6 weeks
🔸 Regular PSA tests to monitor recovery and detect recurrence
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