Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Surgery is a common treatment for early stage prostate cancer. The doctor may remove all of the prostate, performing a type of surgery called radical prostatectomy, or only part of it.
Radical Prostatectomy -- In many cases of prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy is the preferred treatment. Evolution in the surgical technique over the past 20 years has improved the ability to cure the cancer while reducing potential complications such as blood loss, incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Surgeons at UCSF Medical Center have extensive experience with radical prostatectomy and have achieved excellent results in all aspects of the associated surgical outcomes.
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy -- Minimally invasive, laparoscopic prostatectomy uses a the state-of-the-art robotic system that provides a magnified, three-dimensional view during the operation while surgeons to use its robotic arms. With robotic surgical technology, our experienced surgeons achieve successful outcomes similar to open prostatectomy with the additional benefits that include less blood loss during surgery, decreased pain after the operation and faster recovery.
In some cases, the doctor can use a new technique known as nerve-sparing surgery. This type of surgery may save the nerves that control erection. However, men with large tumors or tumors that are very close to the nerves may not be able to have this surgery
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