Radical Prostatectomy

One of the treatments available for prostate cancer patients is radical prostatectomy. It is a surgery wherein the entire prostate gland and some of the tissues surrounding it will be removed and it is done in an open or laparoscopic surgery.
Undergoing in a radical prostatectomy has several advantages. The prostate will be completely removed and assures long history of use. This type of open prostatectomy will usually take two to four hours and a laparoscopic prostatectomy will take around 7-8 hours. The operation procedure will be performed under general anesthesia. Patients will be required to stay in the hospital.