Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland, often used to treat prostate cancer. The two common types are radical (removes the entire gland) and robotic-assisted laparoscopic (less invasive). Post-op may involve catheterization, recovery takes several weeks.
Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland, often used to treat prostate cancer. The two common types are radical (removes the entire gland) and robotic-assisted laparoscopic (less invasive). Post-op may involve catheterization, recovery takes several weeks.