If you plan to get surgery for yourprostate cancer, there are a few things you can do to get ready ahead of time. As with any surgery, your well-being and safety are important. If youprepare for surgery, you’ll be more likely to have a successful outcome. What Should You Do Before...
Ask your healthcare provider how to prevent or treat constipation. Surgery may be used if other kinds of treatment do not work. Surgery may be used to drain an abscess. Less commonly, surgery called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) may be used to make your prostate smaller....
Surgery, brachytherapy and external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer: what is the difference?-Preliminary resultsdoi:10.1016/S1569-9056(18)33719-9Borges Ramos, N.Murteira, R.Miranda, A.Elsevier ScienceEuropean Urology Supplements
Laparoscopic prostate surgery is used to remove all or part of a man's prostate gland, usually because of prostate cancer. As opposed to traditional open prostate surgery which requires a fairly large incision, laparoscopic prostate surgery uses multiple tiny incisions to insert a viewing scope and...
BPH isn’tprostate cancerand doesn’t make you more likely to get it. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common condition, especially in older men. There are a lot of treatments for it, from lifestyle changes to medication and surgery. Your doctor can help you choose the best care based on...
Robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci surgical system is a minimally invasive surgery, meaning it is less invasive than traditional open surgery.
How long does post-surgery pain typically last? What do I need to know about pain management medications? Diet Will I have any food or drink restrictions and for how long? Are there foods you recommend? Activity What activity restrictions do I need to be aware of, i.e, sitting in a ch...
Prostate surgery that damage nerves to the penis Multiple sclerosis Dementia Pelvic trauma Previous episodes of prolonged erection (priapism) Drugs that affect the nervous system or that lower testosterone levels or inhibit testosterone action Opioids Blood pressure medications, such as beta-blockers ...
Tell your healthcare provider if you have a family history of cancer, especially breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer. Tell your provider about any medical conditions you have and medicines you are currently taking. Your provider will examine your breasts for lumps, dimpled, red, or peeling skin...
Talk about it.Whether or not it’s true, men are known to keep their feelings inside. But if you've just learned you have prostate cancer, you may find it helps to talk about it. Some people find it easier to be open with someone they don't know well. If that sounds like you, ...