Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy

Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat prostate cancer. This procedure removes the prostate gland, including its seminal vesicles and nearby tissues, often in combination with lymph node dissection. The removal of the prostate helps to reduce the risk of cancer growth or spread. This procedure can also be used to treat benign conditions of the prostate such as enlarged prostate or obstructive urinary symptoms. Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy requires general anesthesia and is often performed as an inpatient procedure. The surgery can be done via an open incision in the abdomen or laparoscopically. Recovery time varies depending on a patient's individual condition but may last up to 8 weeks.