There are several different options when considering surgery for prostate cancer. You can either choose traditional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. Traditional surgery consists of making a large incision but doctors tells us that laparoscopic surgery is used more often now because it offers a smaller incision and a shorter recovery time. And an even newer approach known as a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), or robotic surgery, allows surgeons to make these small incisions with more precision. But probably one of the most important factors in deciding which type of surgery will be most effective for you is your surgeon’s experience and skill.
Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Traditional Open Surgery: What’s the Best Choice for Prostate Cancer?
Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Traditional Open Surgery: What’s the Best Choice for Prostate Cancer?
There are several different options when considering surgery for prostate cancer. You can either choose traditional open surgery or laparoscopic surgery. Traditional surgery consists of making a large incision but doctors tells us that laparoscopic surgery is used more often now because it offers a smaller incision and a shorter recovery time. And an even newer approach known as a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), or robotic surgery, allows surgeons to make these small incisions with more precision. But probably one of the most important factors in deciding which type of surgery will be most effective for you is your surgeon’s experience and skill.
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Treatment: When to Start?
Active surveillance for prostate cancer is a very specific protocol with requirements and guidelines. While this is not ideal for everyone, it may work for certain patients and spare them the side effects of treatment.
Treatment: Watching and Waiting
Active surveillance for prostate cancer is a very specific protocol with requirements and guidelines. While this is not ideal for everyone, it may work for certain patients and spare them the side effects of treatment.
Before you decide on a surgeon or a surgical technique for prostate cancer, you should understand the options and some key questions to ask your surgeon.
Treatment: Considering Surgery
Before you decide on a surgeon or a surgical technique for prostate cancer, you should understand the options and some key questions to ask your surgeon.