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What Nobody Told You About Prostate Removal

A medical technique performed for prostate cancer is referred to as a prostatectomy, it can be either total or a partial removal of the prostate. Prostate removal is one possible treatment option for those with prostate enlargement or prostate trouble. The prostate is a gland only found in men which is found under the bladder and in front of the colon. It surrounds the neck of the bladder as well as the urethra which is the tube that is responsible for draining the bladder. For a healthy man the prostate is about the size of a walnut.

There are 3 glands required for reproduction and one of those is the prostate which is responsible for producing a sticky, milky fluid of acids and enzymes. This liquid then makes up about 15 p.c of the volume of semen and it helps to sustain the level of sperm cells in the testicles. There is muscle surrounding the prostate which contract when needing to ejaculate the fluid. When the whole prostate gland needs to be removed it is sometimes known as a radical prostatectomy and it can be performed in numerous ways.

The first option is a perineal prostatectomy which removes the prostate though an incision in the scrotum and anus. There may also be another incision in the abdomen to remove the nearby lymph nodes. The second method is a suprapubic prostatectomy in which an incision in the abdomen just below the belly button is used to remove the prostate and sometimes the nearby lymph nodes. This method is often used in the cases of spreading prostate cancer since it allows the surgeon to get rid of more tissue. The final system is a laparoscopic prostatectomy which uses a thin tube-like instrument to remove the prostate inserted through a small incision in the belly button.

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When it comes to prostate cancer there’s also the option of a partial prostatectomy in which only part of the prostate tissue is removed. This technique of prostate cancer is typically only used for those with prostate enlargement and is typically performed as a laser procedure, in which the laser beam cuts in or destroys part of the prostate tissue. However, this procedure is still considered experimental so you won’t be able to find it in all hospitals.

Prostate removal is a productive treatment option for those with prostate enlargement and prostate problems. However, it is still a major surgery which means it has some risks and side effects that you should be aware of. Incontinence and impotency are the 2 largest problems associated with a prostatectomy, although the good news is that they are temporary and may go away in time. “Nerve-sparing” techniques have also helped to substantially reduce the chance of impotence.


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