Prostate surgery treats diseases that affect the prostate gland. This includes prostate cancer and other noncancerous conditions. There are different types, depending on the specific condition.

Dr. Patrick Walsh answers the question: 'Perineal Vs. Retropubic Approach?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: What are the differences between a radical perineal prostatectomy and a radical retropubic ...

Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and the use of duloxetine (Cymbalta) may not be the best options for recovering urinary continence after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, according to the ...

In patients with a high suspicion of prostate cancer as determined by molecular imaging, avoiding biopsy prior to radical prostatectomy appeared to be feasible, and "might represent a valid option in ...

In 2002, we reported the initial results of a trial comparing radical prostatectomy with watchful waiting in the management of early prostate cancer. After three more years of follow-up, we report ...

LAS VEGAS -- Focused ultrasound ablation for prostate cancer proved at least equivalent to radical prostatectomy for failure-free survival, according to a randomized trial reported here. After 3 years ...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had surgery last month for one of the most common cancers among American men, prostate cancer. The minimally invasive procedure to remove all or part of his prostate ...

Obesity in itself is not a contraindication to radical prostatectomy, but it remains a risk factor for poor overall survival. Although obesity increases the technical complexity of radical ...