Radical Prostatectomy

What is Radical Prostatectomy?

Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the entire prostate gland and surrounding tissue for treatment of localized prostate cancer.

Who Needs This Surgery?

• Patients diagnosed with localized prostate cancer
• Cancer confined to the prostate gland
• Patients suitable for curative surgical treatment

How the Procedure is Performed

• Removal of the prostate gland
• Removal of surrounding tissue when necessary
• Lymph node assessment if indicated

Benefits

• Curative treatment for localized prostate cancer
• Accurate pathological staging
• Long-term cancer control

Recovery

• Hospital stay required
• Temporary urinary catheter
• Gradual recovery of urinary control