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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.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoDuring the surgery, the inner part of the prostate is removed, which is where the cancer begins. A thin tube, called an endoscope, is put into the urethra, which allows the surgeon to remove the cancerous area.
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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.
What about prostate cancer surgerydoes zenerx work after that surgery?
Can you use Zenerx after successful prostate surgery !
What is cryo prostate surgery?
My husband has just had prostate cancer surgery. I am passing along what I learned before his surgery took place. Cryo surgery is a procedure by which the prostate is removed by freezing it. It may or may not be recommended for different stages of prostate cancer. Good luck.
What treatments are there for prostate cancer?
Surgery, radiation, hormone therapy are the three chief treatments for prostate cancer.
How is a woman's prostate cancer treated?
It is treated by surgery, Brachytherapy and hormone therapy.
How do you confirm prostate cancer?
It is confirmed by having a prostate biopsy done.
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.
Can the prostate be removed?
Yes it can. Removal of the prostate is done in cases of prostate cancer. It is removed to stop the spread of prostate cancer to other parts of the body.
Why did Langston Hughes writher died?
He died from complications caused by prostate cancer surgery.
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.
What hospitals provide robotic surgery for prostate cancer?
The use of robotics in prostate surgery has steadily grown in recent years however not many facilities are fully equipped for this. The University Of Maryland Medical Center is suitably equipped with the latest robotic equipement for prostate surgery.
