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 ...

Bladder neck contracture (BNC) represents a significant complication following various prostate surgeries, including radical prostatectomy and transurethral procedures. This condition involves the ...

Hormonal changes in a man's aging body can cause the prostate to grow—resulting in urinary problems since the gland is wrapped around the urethra, as seen in this image taken from Asklepios Atlas of ...

Study shows boosting diet with supplements could halt prostate tumour growth and help men avoid unnecessary surgery, chemo or ...

Patients with Crohn disease may have greater risk of radical prostatectomy complications than those with ulcerative colitis. Men with Crohn disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) have worse ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Short-term adverse effects after radiation therapy for prostate cancer correlated with risk for long-term ...

Q. You recently wrote that testosterone does not increase the risks for heart attacks. But you overlooked the real risk of testosterone therapy: cancer!

SpaceOAR Hydrogel reduces radiation exposure to the rectum, minimizing bowel-related side effects in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. A study showed a 25% reduction in bowel ...

As soon as they cross the age of 40, most men start facing a common problem, which is a prostate problem. This problem is increasing rapidly everywhere, from cities to villages. People visit doctors, ...