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How Long After Prostate Removal Surgery Does Enuresis Last?
Hormone Therapy and Chemotherapy
Androgen Deprivation Therapy (Hormone Therapy)
Male hormones (called androgens), particularly testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, determine male secondary sex characteristics and stimulate prostate cell growth. When prostate cells, both healthy and cancerous, are deprived of androgens, they no longer proliferate and eventually die.
Androgen deprivation therapy (also called androgen suppression therapy or hormone therapy) uses drugs or surgery to suppress or block...
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From Our Experts
Adult Enuresis
While following this recent community SharePost (http://www.healthcentral.com/incontinence/c/82165/18943/comments/), I realized just how... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence after Robotic Prostatectomy
I would like to continue reviewing robotic surgery and its advantages to open prostate surgery. One of the main complications from prostate... Read more »
Robot Assisted Surgery for Prostate Cancer
In response to a question from one of the readers, I will further elaborate on the robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and how it... Read more »
Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Surgery: How Long Will It Last?
Dear Dr. Motola, I had surgery in Febuary of 2007 for prostate cancer. I have had incontinence problems since. When can I expect it to... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Surgery and Erectile Dysfunction
The nerves responsible for erection are located very close to the surface of the prostate. These nerves "live" in what I would liken to a... Read more »
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Male Pelvic Floor Therapy Research
Preoperative biofeedback assisted behavioral training to decrease post-prostatectomy incontinence: a randomized, controlled trial. J Urol. 2006... Read more »
Prostate removal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
TURP; Prostate resection - transurethralRisksRisks for any surgery are:Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungsBreathing... Read more »
Prostate removal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostatectomy; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TURP; Open prostatectomy; Laser prostatectomy; Transurethral needle... Read more »
Prostate removal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an enlarged prostate.See also:Benign... Read more »
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although you cannot prevent the prostate from enlarging, you can take measures to reduce your symptoms: Limit your intake of... Read more »
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