Prostate Cancer

Active Surveillance or Watchful Waiting:

Prostate cancer grows slowly in many cases. Thus, Low-grade prostate cancers can be treated with a watchful waiting or active monitoring strategy. It means that the cancer condition is closely watched and by keeping track of the changing symptoms and regular tests determine the best course of action.

Surgery

The type of surgery depends on the disease’s stage, the patient’s overall condition, and other factors.

Radical (open) prostatectomy

The entire prostate, as well as the seminal vesicles, are removed surgically in radical prostatectomy. It is also possible to remove lymph nodes in the pelvic area. Sexual function can be affected because of this medical procedure.

If possible, nerve-sparing surgery improves a man’s chances of maintaining sexual function. Because these are independent processes, orgasm can occur even if some nerves are damaged. Radical prostatectomy can cause urinary incontinence. The doctor may prescribe drugs, penile implants, or injections to restore normal sexual function. Urinary incontinence can sometimes be treated with another procedure.

Robotic or laparoscopic prostatectomy

This procedure is less intrusive and ensures faster recovery. The surgeon inserts a camera and tools into the patient’s abdomen through small keyhole incisions.

Then, the surgeon uses robotic devices to remove the prostate gland. The sexual and urinary side effects of robotic prostatectomy are comparable to those of a radical (open) prostatectomy.

Bilateral orchiectomy

Removal of both testicles surgically is known as bilateral orchiectomy.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

To use TURP there is a common reason to ease the symptoms of a urinary blockage, not to cure prostate cancer. A surgeon inserts a small tube with a cutting device called a cystoscope into the urethra and the prostate to remove prostate tissue.