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The prostate gland is a common source of medical problems for men. Surgery is one of the most common treatments for a variety of prostate problems. While other treatment options available, prostate surgery is often the treatment of choice for prostate cancer.
What Is the Prostate?
The prostate is a gland that is found only in men. It is located below the bladder and wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder and out of the body.
Types of Prostate Surgery
There are multiple types of prostate surgery that are available to treat prostate conditions. The two most common conditions, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer, can be treated with surgical techniques. Some patients may opt for medication or non-surgical therapies, depending on how aggressively they and their doctor would like to treat the condition.
Risks of Prostate Surgery
Every surgery has risks and prostate surgery is no different. In addition to the standard risks of surgery and the risks of anesthesia that are present for every surgery, there are risk specific to prostate surgury. These risks include, but are not limited to, erectile dysfunction and problems with urination.
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