A surgical process performed for prostate removal is referred to as a prostatectomy, it can be either total or a partial removal of the prostate. Prostate removal is one possible treatment option for those with prostate enlargement or prostate trouble. The prostate is a gland only found in men which is found under the bladder and in front of the spincter. It surrounds the neck of the bladder as well as the urethra which is the tube that is responsible for draining the bladder. For a good man the prostate is about the dimensions of a walnut.
There are three glands necessary for reproduction and one of these is the prostate which is responsible for producing a sticky, milky fluid of acids and enzymes. This fluid then makes up about fifteen percent of the overall volume of semen and it helps to sustain the level of sperm cells in the testicles. There’s muscle surrounding the prostate which contract when having to ejaculate the liquid. When the whole prostate gland has to be removed it is commonly known as a robotic radical prostatectomy and it can be performed in several ways.
The first option is a robotic perineal prostatectomy which removes the prostate though an incision in the scrotum and anus. There may also be another incision in the abdomen to remove the nearby lymph nodes. The second method is a robotic suprapubic prostatectomy in which an incision in the stomach just under the belly button is used to take away the prostate and occasionally the close by lymph nodes. This strategy is sometimes used in the cases of spreading prostate problems since it permits the surgeon to get rid of more tissue. The final method is a laparoscopic prostatectomy which uses a thin tube-like instrument to remove the prostate inserted through a small incision in the belly button.
When it comes to prostate removal there is also the option of a partial prostatectomy in which only part of the prostate tissue is removed. This technique of prostate removal is sometimes only used for those with prostate enlargement and is generally performed as a laser procedure, in which the laser beam cuts in or destroys part of the prostate tissue. However, this procedure is still considered experimental so you won’t be able to find it in all hospitals.
Prostate removal is an efficient treatment option for those with prostate enlargement and prostate trouble. However, it is still a major surgery which means it has some risks and side effects that you should be aware of. Incontinence and impotence are the two biggest problems associated with a prostatectomy, although the good news is that they are temporary and may go away in time. Nerve-sparing systems have also helped significantly cut back the possibility of impotency.
