No surgery is without side effects. Since the prostate is in a delicate area under the bladder and alongside nerves that make erections possible, it’s a delicate balance to perform the surgery and keep both urinary and sexual functions intact. While most men will have temporary leakage or erectile dysfunction, in time the vast majority will regain almost normal function in both areas.
You should also know that in some men, surgery for prostate cancer can actually shrink the penis.
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No surgery is without side effects. Since the prostate is in a delicate area under the bladder and alongside nerves that make erections possible, it’s a delicate balance to perform the surgery and keep both urinary and sexual functions intact. While most men will have temporary leakage or erectile dysfunction, in time the vast majority will regain almost normal function in both areas.
You should also know that in some men, surgery for prostate cancer can actually shrink the penis.
Read MoreActive 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.
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.
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.