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Prostate Surgery
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Prostate surgery is one of the most common urological procedures worldwide, performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder in men, responsible for producing seminal fluid. When it enlarges or develops cancer, it can obstruct urine flow, cause pain, and threaten life.
This article explains prostate surgery comprehensively — what the condition is, symptoms, causes, risks, prevention, diagnosis, surgical procedure, recovery, complications, and long-term outlook.
Overview
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, common in older men.
Prostate Cancer: Malignant growth of prostate cells, one of the most common cancers in men.
Both conditions may require surgical intervention when symptoms are severe or life-threatening.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms Prostate Surgery
- ⦾ Difficulty starting urination
- ⦾ Weak urine stream
- ⦾ Frequent urination, especially at night
- ⦾ Incomplete bladder emptying
- ⦾ Blood in urine or semen
- ⦾ Pelvic pain
- ⦾ Erectile dysfunction (in cancer cases)
Risks
- ⦾ Urinary incontinence
- ⦾ Erectile dysfunction
- ⦾ Infection
- ⦾ Bleeding
- ⦾ Rare injury to nearby organs
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Pain management with medications.
- ⦾ Catheter care for 1–2 weeks.
- ⦾ Pelvic floor exercises to improve continence.
- ⦾ Counseling for sexual health.
- ⦾ Regular follow-up for PSA monitoring
Long Term Outlook
Prostate surgery is highly effective. TURP relieves urinary symptoms in BPH, while radical prostatectomy offers cure for localized cancer. With modern techniques (laparoscopic, robotic), recovery is faster and complications fewer.
Prostate surgery is a vital treatment for men with severe prostate disease. It restores urinary function, prevents complications, and saves lives in cancer cases. With proper diagnosis, surgical expertise, and rehabilitation, patients regain health and quality of life.
