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Radical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland along with the seminal vesicles (the vessels that carry semen) and surrounding tissue. The incision can be made in one of the following regions:

Retropubicly (through the abdomen and under the pubic bone, exposing the entire surface of the prostate).
Through the perineum (the skin between the scrotum and the anus).

The gland and other structures are then removed. The operation lasts 2 to 4 hours. ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Medicare Coverage of Catheters

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...untenable and downright unsafe because of the possible complications and risks associated with... Read more »

Vaginal Slings: When Surgery for Incontinence Goes Wrong

By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...Unfortunately, no surgery is without its risks and complications. Before surgery, I always... Read more »

How to Manage MS-Related Bladder Dysfunction

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...diagnosis and treatment, the incidence of bladder complications is greatly diminished. It is... Read more »

Foley and Non-Foley Catheters - "Cathing" with Care

By Pete , Health Expert

Those of us suffering from the many forms of urinary incontinence may find ourselves faced with the... Read more »

Incontinence Treatment: More Information On Surgical Outcomes

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Prognosis

Incontinence is rarely life threatening. In most cases, if treated promptly, physical complications are not serious.Emotional EffectsUrinary incontinence can have severe emotional effects. Depression... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Risk Factors

...diabetes, the higher the risk. (Control of blood sugar has no effect on this condition.) The risk for UTI complications is also higher in people with diabetes. In fact, certain UTI-related... Read more »

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Other Treatments

...(TURP) and open prostatectomy, are also the most invasive. They carry the highest risks for significant complications, including impotence and incontinence. Greater experience with TURP, however,... Read more »

Urinary Tract Infection: Medications

...Infections. Patients with moderate to severe acute kidney infection and those with severe symptoms or other complications may need to be hospitalized. In such cases, antibiotics (ceftriaxone and... Read more »

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Complications

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