Dr. Akshay Bhandari's Guide To Prostate Cancer Surgery

Dr. Akshay Bhandari, the director of robotic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, breaks down the options for prostate cancer surgery.

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When surgery is recommended to treat prostate cancer, many questions and concerns might come to mind — like what recovery might look like and the risk of side effects.

Here, Dr. Akshay Bhandari, the director of robotic surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, walks us through the options for prostate cancer surgery and what patients can expect during and after the procedure.

Content independently created by SurvivorNet with support from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Understanding Your Treatment Options (2)
1. From Early Stage To Advanced: A Clear Look At Prostate Cancer Care

Dr. Akshay Bhandari
Mount Sinai Medical Center

Some slow-growing prostate cancers do not require treatment, while others may warrant an aggressive approach.

2. Understanding Prostate Cancer Terms & Treatment Options: Hormone Sensitive vs. Resistant

Dr. Akshay Bhandari
Mount Sinai Medical Center

"Advanced" prostate cancer can mean many different things, and it's sometimes difficult for patients to understand the terms their doctors are throwing out.

Robotic Surgery (1)
3. What To Expect From Robotic Prostate Surgery

Dr. Akshay Bhandari
Mount Sinai Medical Center

Robotic surgery allows doctors to take a more precise approach to removing the prostate gland. It often yields better recovery times than open surgery.

What About Side Effects? (1)
4. Coping With Side Effects From Prostate Cancer Surgery: What To Expect

Dr. Akshay Bhandari
Mount Sinai Medical Center

Urinary leakage and urinary dysfunction are possible outcomes following prostate surgery. Thankfully, they are transitory and manageable.

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