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What is a Cunningham Clamp Sometimes used on male cancer patients who have had their prostate removed?
A Cunningham Clamp is a hinged, stainless steel frame supporting two foam rubber pads, and a locking device. The user places the penis between the two foam pads and the hinged clamp is squeezed shut. It provides a closing pressure on the urethra, which is close to the bottom of the penis. Many men use them after prostate cancer. They are used for male dribbling. You can buy them from VitalityMedical.com. their site also has more information and pictures of the clamp.
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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 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 is removed when having a radical prostatectomy?
When one undergoes a radiscal prostatectomy, their prostate is removed. The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. This operation is done to save a sufferer of prostate cancer.
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.
Can a man have an erection after prostate removed?
do not know
If part of prostate removed still the male can father a bibi?
Yes, men can still father children after prostate surgery. If the prostate is removed, the sperm will be extracted and implanted in the women via In Vitro Fertilization or artificial insemination.
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.
Is the prostate removed during rectostomy?
== == That depends on the *reason* for the rectostomy, (or proctostomy, which is the same thing.) If there is cancer involved in the prostate, then yes, it will be removed. If the prostate is unaffected by the current disease process that is causing the need for the proctostomy then most likely it will be left intact.
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 a man sterile after prostatectomy?
When the prostate gland is removed, a man does not ejaculate.
Can a woman get pregnant during intercourse with a man who had his prostate removed?
Yes.
Is the whole prostate removed in surgery?
Well, honey, in a prostatectomy, the whole prostate gland is typically removed. It's like plucking a pesky weed from the garden - you want to get the whole thing out to prevent it from causing any more trouble. So, yes, when they say they're going to remove your prostate, they mean the whole shebang.
