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Here are definitions of medical terms related to prostate removal. Abdomen: The portion of the body that contains the liver and gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestines, kidneys, ureters, bladder, and other organs. Androgen ablation therapy: The administration of the hormone testosterone, or a chemically related hormone, in an attempt to reduce the size of an enlarged […]

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on prostate removal. National Cancer Institute http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov/ Provided by the National Cancer Institute, this information is intended to help patients with prostate cancer and their families and friends better understand prostate cancer. Among the topics discussed are causes and prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, treatments and associated side

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on prostate enlargement. National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC)http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/prostateenlargement/ Medline Plus: Prostate Enlargementhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000381.htm National Cancer Institute: Understanding Prostate Changeshttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/screening/understanding-prostate-changes/page1/AllPages

Prostate removal, or prostatectomy, is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a man’s prostate gland. This procedure is performed to treat: Prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) Prostate cancer The prostate, a gland found only in males, is located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the

Prostate removal generally is performed for one of two reasons: Prostate enlargement Prostate cancer For Prostate Enlargement There are a variety of treatments for prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). These treatments include medication and the use of lasers guided through the urethra to destroy excess prostate tissue. Prostate removal is considered when: The prostate

After a prostatectomy, a man will stay in the hospital up to five days, although the length of hospital stays for most surgical procedures continues to decrease. The length of stay will depend on a man’s overall health, speed of recovery, and the nature of the surgery. If you will be having a prostatectomy, you

Growth in the size of the prostate gland is related to: Normal prostate growth during life Sex hormone changes that occur with aging Normal Prostate Growth During Life The prostate gland is highly unusual because it undergoes an increase in size at several stages during most of a man’s life. The first growth phase is

Several clinical or laboratory tests can help the urologist: Diagnose the cause of the urinary problem Determine the best course of treatment Blood Tests Generally, the urologist will test your blood to assess kidney function and the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA). PSA is a protein present in the normal prostate gland as well as in

The effectiveness of the various treatments for BPH is determined by: How well the urine flow has improved A reduction in the number of times or the need to pass urine In general, the results from surgical treatments have been significantly better than those from medical treatments. Your doctor can help you determine which treatment option is best

The right treatment depends on the severity of a man’s symptoms. If Your Symptoms Are Mild Individuals with mild symptoms of BPH usually elect “watchful waiting,” which is careful monitoring without active treatment. About a third of all patients with mild symptoms improve on their own, without any other treatment, when followed with the watchful

Following surgery, the body needs time to recover. You can expect the following: Blood may appear in the urine. This blood should gradually disappear as the urethra mends. You may experience a sense of urgency to urinate, even as the flow of urine is more vigorous and steady. The experience should lessen over time, although