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What is done in surgery for prostate cancer?
In surgery for prostate cancer, a surgeon will operate to remove the prostate, so as to remove all the cancerous cells. If the cancer has developed further, chemotherapy is done. In surgery, the prostate gland is removed to reduce all cancer in the body.
What is the abbreabbreviation for a transurethral resection of the prosate?
TURP is the abbreviation for a transurethral resection of the prostate. The procedure is done to remove a section of the prostate.
What exactly is a prostate surgery?
A urologist or surgeon specializing in male reproductive issues.
What different treatments are there to cure prostate cancer?
Procedures to treat prostate cancer and chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. Surgery can include removal of cancer from the prostate, or removal of prostate gland.
Insertion of a finger into the male rectum to palpate the rectum and prostate?
Inserting a finger into the rectum to palpate rectum and prostate is a procedure to check the prostate gland for enlargement or prostate cancer. Inserting the finger into the rectum to palpate to prostate is also known as prostate milking or prostate massage. This is done to remove the build up of prostatic fluid in the prostate gland, and also for pleasure as a prostate ejaculation can be more intense than a penile ejaculation.
What is the procedure to remove all or part of the prostate through the urethra called?
Malpractice.
What body cavity would surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland be?
Abdominopelvic
Which prostatectomy procedure involves an incision into the bladder to remove the prostate en bloc?
Suprapubic
Is the whole prostate removed in surgery?
The treatment for prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate depends on the stage of the cancer or issues with BPH. Some surgeons will recommend removing the prostate and others experienced in more advanced treatments can use robotic surgery to remove the cancer and possibly keeping the prostate intact. A urologist experienced in dealing with prostate cancer and treating enlarged prostate would be able to give you more information and options available.
Is a transurethral resection of the prostate a laparoscopic procedure to remove all or part of the prostate gland?
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a urological procedure used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). During the procedure tissue is removed by electrocautery or sharp dissection. Only portions of the prostate gland are removed during TURP.
Is prostate massage a positive thing again prostate cancer?
Prostate massage is only recommended for prostate health issues, such as enlarged prostate (BPH) or prostatitis (prostate inflammation). Due to the potential risk of releasing prostate cancer cells that can spread to the body, it is not recommended that men with prostate cancer perform prostate massage.
Why would a surgery be needed when dealing with prostrate cancer?
A persons Prostate may be removed for a few reasons. The main reason is generally due to Cancer. It can be a partial removal or total.
