Radical Prostatectomy in India
Surgical removal of the prostate for selected prostate cancer patients.
Overview
Surgical removal of the prostate for selected prostate cancer patients.
Symptoms
- ✓Urinary symptoms
Causes
- ✓Prostate cancer
Diagnosis
- ✓PSA
- ✓MRI
- ✓Biopsy
Procedure
Entire prostate gland surgically removed, often using robotic-assisted technique
Recovery
3-5 days hospital stay; 4-6 weeks to normal activity
Benefits
- ✓Removes cancerous prostate tissue
- ✓nerve-sparing techniques preserve function where possible
Risks
- ✓Incontinence
- ✓Erectile dysfunction
Cost
Cost may vary depending on patient condition and hospital.
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