A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland. It is most often performed to treat prostate cancer. Prostatectomy can be done by a urologist or general surgeon, depending on the patient’s needs. The procedure can be done laparoscopically or open, depending on your doctor’s preference and whether you’ve had radiation therapy or have another health condition that affects blood flow to the area. A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a small part or all of the prostate gland, the organ that makes sperm and produces most of the fluid that surrounds it in men.
What is Prostatectomy?
A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland. This procedure is usually done as part of a larger procedure called a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP).
It is a common surgery to treat benign (non-invasive) prostate cancer. The prostate is the male reproductive organ below the bladder and the penis. The prostate gland consists of several parts, including the neck, body, and head. The channel is where blood vessels enter and exit from the gland. The body surrounds the neck, making up about 60% of its volume, and contains most of its ducts. The head encompasses nearly all of the urethra and has muscle bundles that help control ejaculation function in males.
Prostate cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the prostate gland grow and spread, leading to symptoms like difficulty urinating or needing to urinate frequently. It’s unknown why some people get it, but it’s much less common than many cancers. However, it can be deadly if not treated early. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but it’s often slow-growing and rarely causes symptoms until it becomes large or spreads outside the prostate gland. In addition, many types of prostate cancer are curable with surgery.
There are several different ways to treat prostate cancer, including surgery and radiation therapy. If you have symptoms of prostate cancer, talk with your doctor about what treatment options you may have available.
Functions of Prostatectomy Surgeons
A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland. It is often used to treat prostate cancer or alleviate enlarged prostate symptoms (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
The main functions of a prostatectomy surgeon include:
- Evaluating the patient’s medical history and performing a physical examination to determine if prostatectomy is the appropriate treatment option.
- Explain the procedure’s risks and benefits to the patient and answer any questions they may have.
- Planning the surgical approach and determining the appropriate type of prostatectomy (e.g. open prostatectomy, laparoscopic prostatectomy, or robotic prostatectomy).
- Surgery may involve making an incision in the abdomen or through the perineum (the area between the anus and scrotum).
- Removing the prostate gland and any nearby lymph nodes as needed.
- Closing the incision and providing postoperative care to the patient, including managing pain and monitoring for any complications.
- Providing follow-up care to the patient to monitor their recovery and address any ongoing concerns or issues.
Conclusion
This article discusses prostate cancer surgery, a serious procedure involving the removal of the prostate gland. This treatment is usually necessary to relieve extreme prostate cancer symptoms that don’t respond to other treatments like radiation therapy or prescription medications. Prostatectomy can also be performed on men with other conditions affecting the prostate gland, such as benign enlargement, scar tissue, and prostate infections where antibiotics won’t clear an infection. It is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the prostate gland. This gland lies below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men.
