Prostatectomy (prostate removal surgery)
Prostatectomy is surgery to take out part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. It's located in the pelvis, below the bladder. It surrounds the hollow tube …
Comparing side effects after prostate cancer treatment
Feb 6, 2024 · Men with cancer confined to the prostate experienced different long-term side effects depending on the type of treatment received.
Prostate Cancer Side Effects: Short Term, Long Term, and More
Jan 12, 2023 · Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur.
Do you regret having had a prostatectomy vs. radiation, or ...
Jul 21, 2025 · If the cancer is still fully confined to the prostate, perhaps surgery has a very slightly better chance of "getting it all"; if some undetected cancer cells have already crept just outside the prostate, …
Prostate Cancer Surgery Types, Recovery, and Outlook
Jul 25, 2025 · While prostate cancer surgery is generally effective, potential side effects and complications include urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, bleeding, infection, and damage to …
Management of Prostate Cancer: What to Expect
Apr 11, 2025 · Prostate cancer has a relatively high survival rate, but the cancer and its treatments can greatly affect your life. Here's what you need to know.
Can You Live Without a Prostate?
Jan 11, 2023 · Prostate removal can actually lengthen your life when used as a cancer treatment. While important for reproduction, you don't need a prostate to live.
Long-Term Adverse Effects and Complications After Treatment
Nov 16, 2024 · Besides defining differences in the types and probabilities of encountering various side effects after surgery and radiation treatment, it also defines the advantages of choosing active …