Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

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 ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers medically necessary prostate surgeries, including treatments for an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Medicare covers various prostate procedures, ...

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

An expert answered CURE® readers’ questions on several aspects of a prostate cancer journey, including treatment options and sexual function. A prostate cancer journey can involve plenty of questions.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men, but advancements in medical science have made it more treatable than ever before. Prostate cancer surgery is a crucial step in the ...

Urinary incontinence (UI) after radical prostatectomy is a common and distressing complication for men with prostate cancer.

New research suggests that a vegetable-rich diet alongside probiotics could help slow the advancement of low-risk prostate ...

Researchers also found that one in 14 day case surgery patients have new or worse chronic pain within three months of their ...

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