The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

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 ...

Dr. Mark Gonzalgo answers the question: 'Potential Prostatectomy Complications?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: When is surgery considered in the treatment of prostate cancer, and what are the potential ...

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is uniquely frightening and devastating, and those life-altering words are spoken to ...

Localized prostate cancer treatments include radical prostatectomy and focal therapy, with the latter targeting only cancerous areas to preserve healthy tissue. Focal therapy allows for active ...

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 ...