Arpita Singh 
Erectile function is one of the most important quality-of-life concerns for many men considering prostate cancer surgery. If you are facing treatment, it is natural to have questions about how surgery may affect erections, intimacy, confidence and your overall recovery. These concerns often play an important role when discussing treatment options with your surgeon. The … Read more
When you are considering prostate cancer surgery, the goal is not only to remove the cancer. You also want to understand how treatment may affect your urinary control, sexual function, confidence, and overall quality of life after recovery. The NeuroSAFE technique was developed to help your surgeon make more precise decisions about nerve preservation during … Read more
If you are considering prostate cancer surgery, you may hear your surgeon discuss nerve-sparing. This means trying to preserve the delicate nerves that run alongside the prostate and play an important role in erectile function. At the same time, your surgeon must ensure that the cancer is removed as safely as possible. The NeuroSAFE technique … Read more
When you are diagnosed with localised prostate cancer, deciding between different treatment options can feel challenging. Depending on your cancer risk, overall health, and personal priorities, options may include surgery, radiotherapy, or active monitoring. Understanding the long-term outcomes of these approaches is an important part of making an informed decision. The 15-year follow-up of the … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate cancer surgery, you may hear about a technique called Retzius-sparing robotic prostatectomy. This approach aims to preserve the structures at the front of the bladder and prostate that support urinary function. The goal is to help improve the speed of urinary continence recovery after surgery. Research on Retzius-sparing surgery … Read more
If you are considering prostate cancer surgery, you may hear your surgeon talk about nerve-sparing surgery. This technique aims to preserve the delicate nerve bundles that run alongside the prostate and are responsible for erectile function. The goal is to remove the cancer effectively while reducing the risk of long-term side effects that can affect … Read more
When you are diagnosed with localised prostate cancer, one of the biggest decisions you may face is whether to have immediate treatment or monitor the cancer carefully. Surgery removes the prostate and may provide long-term cancer control, but it can also cause side effects that may affect your daily life and overall wellbeing. The PIVOT … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with localised prostate cancer, you may be wondering whether surgery can offer a meaningful benefit compared with monitoring your cancer. You may also have concerns about possible urinary or sexual side effects and whether treatment will improve your long-term health. The Scandinavian Prostate Cancer Group Study Number 4, known as … Read more
For many years, the PSA blood test has been one of the main tools used to detect possible prostate cancer. If you have had a PSA test, you may have wondered what your results mean and whether screening can genuinely help detect cancer early. The challenge with PSA screening is that your PSA level can … Read more
If you are considering a PSA test, you may have come across different opinions about its benefits and limitations. You may have heard that PSA screening can help detect prostate cancer earlier, but you may also have concerns about unnecessary investigations and treatments. Much of this discussion has been influenced by the European Randomized Study … Read more
