Dr. Khurshid Guru answers the question: 'Catheter After Prostate Surgery?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Why will I need a catheter after prostate surgery, and how long will I need it? Answer: You ...

Dr. James Mohler answers the question: 'Will There Be Scarring After Surgery?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Will there be any scarring after prostate surgery? Answer: After prostate surgery, all ...

The journey through prostate cancer treatment marks a significant chapter in many men’s lives, with surgery often serving as a pivotal turning point toward recovery. While the removal of cancerous ...

Receiving radiotherapy after prostatectomy does negatively affect long-term health-related quality of life, including sexual function, urinary incontinence, and urinary irritation, but the timing of ...

Researchers found that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a form of high-dose radiation delivered in just five sessions, is as safe as conventional treatment, with similar side effects and a ...

For men who undergo a radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer, post-surgery radiation therapy can play a vital role in reducing the risk of recurrence. Despite its benefits, many ...

Prostate health is something every man should be aware of yet few people want to discuss. An enlarged prostate – called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – can lead to the need for surgery, which ...

Prostatectomy and radiation therapy show no survival difference for low-risk prostate cancer, but higher-risk cases require careful treatment consideration. The ProtecT trial supports active ...

After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. Persistently elevated PSA levels indicate residual cancer and are linked to ...

The nerve-illuminating agent rizedisben achieved sustained fluorescence during laparoscopic prostatectomy All nine patients receiving a dose of 3 mg/kg showed obturator nerve fluorescence, as well as ...