Radical Prostatectomy
Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland, as well as some of the tissue around it, in order to treat prostate cancer. See also: Prostate removal... More »
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Background: Radical retropubic prostatectomy is one of the first-line treatments for clinically organ-confined prostatic cancer. However, some studies have reported the morbidity of this procedure. We retrospectively assessed the incidence of complications of radical retropubic prostatectomy in our institution.
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The objective of this work was to evaluate the oncological outcomes and complications of prostate cancer patients with prostate specific antigen (PSA) <10 ng/ml after radical prostatectomy by retropubic, perineal and laparoscopic approach.
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Side Effects of Prostatectomy; Impotence and incontinence are the most common side effects of the radical prostatectomy. When the doctor removes the catheter two to three weeks after the surgery, ... Surgical complications, impotence, or incontinence may occur. Risks of; Prostatectomy; Surgical complications, impotence,
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With improved surgical technique and perioperative care, the intraoperative and early postoperative complications of radical prostatectomy have decreased over the last 2 decades. ... The impact of long-term complications, including urinary and sexual dysfunction, on the quality of life may be less than previously reported...
www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11590819
PURPOSE: We critically examined the intraoperative and postoperative complications associated with radical retropubic prostatectomy in the modern era. ... CONCLUSIONS: Our series represents a rigorous assessment of the complications associated with radical retropubic prostatectomy. It shows that in the hands of an...
www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/11586211
Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy ... Radical retropubic prostatectomy is the most common technique for removing the prostate gland and surrounding tissues. The surgeon makes an incision in the lower abdomen to remove the prostate, which is located retropubically, ... ; Risks and complications of radical prostatectomy...
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A radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it. It is done to remove prostate cancer. This operation may be done by open surgery or by laparoscopic surgery through small incisions. ... These additional complications can be caused by radical prostatectomy:
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Despite the level of urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction reported on this new survey, most men (71.5 percent) reported they would choose radical prostatectomy again.
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30-day mortality and major complications after radical prostatectomy: influence of age and...30-day mortality and major complications after radical prostatectomy: influence of age and comorbidity.
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