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What gland is removed in a prostectomy procedure?
The gland this is removed in a protectorate procedure is the prostate gland, which is removed from the surrounding tissue. They might even check for cancer at the same time.
What is the resection of the prostate?
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the urethra.
Is a man sterile after prostatectomy?
When the prostate gland is removed, a man does not ejaculate.
Male gland that surrounds the upper end of the urethra?
The prostate gland encircles the neck of the bladder in teh male.
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.
Do they remove the prostate during prostate cancer surgery?
Yes, in some cases of prostate cancer surgery, the prostate gland may be removed. This procedure is called a radical prostatectomy.
Can a prostate cancer survivor father a baby?
This depends on the prostate cancer treatment. If the treatment includes radiation, it is recommended to have sperm removed prior to treatment, which can be implanted in the women. If the treatment included no radiation, but removal of the prostate gland, than a man can have children via IVF, where sperm are removed and implanted in the woman.
What kind of concerns should a man have when prostate gland is removed?
A loss of sex drive. Possible incontinence.
Where does the semen go if there is no prostate gland?
Semen is made in the prostate. No gland-no semen.
What covers the prostate gland?
A dense fibrous capsule surrounds the prostate gland
Is testosterone produced by prostate gland?
No, testosterone is not secreted by the prostate gland, it is secreted by the testes.
What does the secretions from the prostate gland do?
The secretions from the prostate gland ACTIVATE SPERM and NEUTRALIZE URINE.
