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Prostate Cancer SurgeryIn the early stages of the disease, surgery for prostate cancer is common. Types of surgery include radical retropubic prostatectomy, radical perineal prostatectomy, and laparoscopic prostatectomy. After surgery, the urethra needs time to heal, so a catheter may be inserted for a few days to weeks. The surgery may cause short-term problems, such as incontinence, or long-term problems, such as impotence.
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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