You may be suitable for nerve-sparing prostate surgery if your cancer can be removed safely while preserving the nerves involved in erections. The key point is that nerve-sparing is not chosen simply because you want to protect erectile function, but because your surgeon believes it can be done without increasing the risk of leaving cancer … Read more
Nerve-sparing prostate surgery is a specialised technique used during prostate cancer surgery when it is considered safe to preserve the nerves involved in your erections. These nerves run very close to your prostate gland, which is why erectile dysfunction can be a major concern if you are preparing for surgery. If you are worried about … Read more
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer does not always mean you need treatment immediately. That can feel confusing at first. You may hear the word “cancer” and feel that something must be done straight away. But prostate cancer can behave very differently from one man to another. Some prostate cancers grow slowly and may not cause … Read more
+Hospital stay after prostate cancer surgery is usually quite short, especially if you have robotic or keyhole surgery. Most men are able to go home quickly once they are stable, comfortable, and recovering well after the operation. If you have robotic prostate cancer surgery, you may only stay in hospital for one night. However, your … Read more
Prostate cancer surgery can be very successful for suitable patients, especially when the cancer is found while it is still within the prostate. But “success” does not mean exactly the same thing for every man. For one person, success may mean removing all visible cancer and having an undetectable PSA afterwards. For another, it may … Read more
Prostate cancer surgery can be an effective treatment for suitable patients, but like every major operation, it carries risks. If surgery has been recommended, it is important to understand not only the potential benefits but also the possible side effects and complications that may occur during recovery. You may already understand the main goal of … Read more
Prostate cancer surgery can feel less frightening when you understand what actually happens. You may be worried about the anaesthetic, how the prostate is removed, whether you will wake up with a catheter, how long you will be in hospital, and what the first few days of recovery may feel like. These are very common … Read more
Prostate cancer surgery usually takes around two to four hours, although the exact duration can vary from person to person. This time generally refers only to the operation itself while the patient is in theatre. It does not include preparation before surgery or recovery afterwards. Before and after the procedure, there are several important steps … Read more
Not every man diagnosed with prostate cancer needs surgery. This can feel surprising at first, because when you hear the word “cancer”, you may naturally think it must be removed as quickly as possible. In reality, prostate cancer can behave very differently from one person to another. Some prostate cancers grow slowly and may be … Read more
Prostate cancer surgery is an operation to remove the prostate gland when cancer is suitable for surgical treatment. The operation is usually called a radical prostatectomy. This means the whole prostate is removed, usually along with the seminal vesicles, and sometimes nearby lymph nodes may also be removed. Surgery is commonly considered for localised prostate … Read more
