Overview of Radical Prostatectomy
Of all the options available, radical prostatectomy, which means removing the entire prostate and both seminal vesicles, offers patients with prostate cancer the maximum chance of being cured of their disease. However, this does not mean it is the best treatment. Unfortunately, surgery has not been compared to any options other than watchful waiting so men must understand both the risks and benefits before deciding what to do.
There are three different surgical techniques for removing the prostate. Is one approach better than another? What about complications, is one procedure more favorable than the others? Select one of the options to learn more detailed information about each of the approaches and which one may be right for you.
