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Radical Prostatectomy

Prostatectomy includes a number of surgical procedures to remove part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is situated in the male pelvis, below the urinary bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis.

Radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland and the tissues surrounding the prostate gland. This usually includes the seminal vesicles and some nearby lymph nodes. Radical prostatectomy can cure prostate cancer in men whose cancer is limited to the prostate.                                                                                 

Eligibility for Radical Prostatectomy

Men younger than the age of 75 with very limited prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years are eligible to undergo radical prostatectomy.

Before performing radical prostatectomy, it is important to note that prostate cancer has not spread beyond the prostate. The risk of the spread of cancer can be determined from tables comparing the results of a biopsy and PSA levels, apart from CT scans, bone scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound. However, before opting for surgery, other options may also be considered depending upon the extent of spread that includes radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or simply observing the prostate cancer over time, since many prostate cancers grow slowly.

 


 


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Types of Radical Prostatectomy

Surgeons choose from two different approaches to reach and remove the prostate during radical prostatectomy. There are three types of Radical Prostatectomy: Open prostatectomy, Laparoscopic prostatectomy, and Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Open Prostatectomy

In this surgical method of radical prostatectomy, the surgeon makes a vertical inch, for most patients, the incision is 4 to 5 inches long but may also vary from 8- to 10-inch incision depending upon the severity and is performed beneath the belly button. Radical prostatectomy is performed through this incision. In rare cases, the incision is made in the perineum, the space between the scrotum and anus.

The open procedure’s longer incision results in a slightly longer recovery time which is about 6 weeks.

Laparoscopic prostatectomy

In laparoscopic prostatectomy, surgeons start by making several small incisions across the belly. Surgical tools and a camera are inserted through the incisions, and radical prostatectomy is performed by viewing the entire operation on a video screen.

Although this surgery takes approximately 3 hours to perform, patients generally feel much better and have significantly less pain in the early operative period. Unlike open surgery where the catheter stays in for two to three weeks, most laparoscopic prostatectomy patients have their Foley catheters removed on the third day after surgery.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

Small incisions are made in the belly, as in regular laparoscopic prostatectomy. A surgeon controls an advanced robotic system of surgical tools from outside the body. A high-tech interface lets the surgeon use natural wrist movements and a 3-D screen during radical prostatectomy. Using the advanced surgical system, miniaturized robotic instruments are passed through several small keyhole incisions in the patient’s abdomen to allow the surgeon to remove the prostate and also nearby tissues with great precision. This is much less invasive than a conventional radical retropubic prostatectomy, which involves an abdominal incision that extends from the belly button to the pubic bone.


FAQ's

How long does the operation take?

Surgery usually lasts three to four hours. However, from the time you leave the pre-op area until you arrive in the recovery room, it takes five to six hours.

How long will the patient be in the recovery room after surgery?

Not more than two hours.

Will I need to be in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

Rarely patients need to go to the ICU after routine prostate surgery depending upon the condition.

What are the potential complications of this surgery?

All surgical procedures have inherent risks and the potential complications may include bleeding, infection, incontinence or loss of urinary control and blood clots.

What can I do before surgery to be optimally prepared?

It is important to refrain from aspirin or aspirin-like compounds for at least one week before surgery and the day before the operation, you may be instructed to begin a liquid diet.

What will be the recovery time after Surgery?

Most people recover quite rapidly from their prostate surgery and begin working after only a few days or weeks. The recovery time will also depend upon the type of surgery such as for six weeks after open prostatectomy, and for two to three weeks after laparoscopic prostate surgery.

What precautions are needed during recovery?

During the recovery period, you should refrain from vigorous exercise and lift no more than ten pounds at a time. Driving should also be avoided while the catheter is in place.


Range Of Treatment Cost

7000 - 8000 USD

Types of Radical Prostatectomy

Surgeons choose from two different approaches to reach and remove the prostate during radical prostatectomy. There are three types of Radical Prostatectomy: Open prostatectomy, Laparoscopic prostatectomy, and Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Open Prostatectomy

In this surgical method of radical prostatectomy, the surgeon makes a vertical inch, for most patients, the incision is 4 to 5 inches long but may also vary from 8- to 10-inch incision depending upon the severity and is performed beneath the belly button. Radical prostatectomy is performed through this incision. In rare cases, the incision is made in the perineum, the space between the scrotum and anus.

The open procedure’s longer incision results in a slightly longer recovery time which is about 6 weeks.

Laparoscopic prostatectomy

In laparoscopic prostatectomy, surgeons start by making several small incisions across the belly. Surgical tools and a camera are inserted through the incisions, and radical prostatectomy is performed by viewing the entire operation on a video screen.

Although this surgery takes approximately 3 hours to perform, patients generally feel much better and have significantly less pain in the early operative period. Unlike open surgery where the catheter stays in for two to three weeks, most laparoscopic prostatectomy patients have their Foley catheters removed on the third day after surgery.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

Small incisions are made in the belly, as in regular laparoscopic prostatectomy. A surgeon controls an advanced robotic system of surgical tools from outside the body. A high-tech interface lets the surgeon use natural wrist movements and a 3-D screen during radical prostatectomy. Using the advanced surgical system, miniaturized robotic instruments are passed through several small keyhole incisions in the patient’s abdomen to allow the surgeon to remove the prostate and also nearby tissues with great precision. This is much less invasive than a conventional radical retropubic prostatectomy, which involves an abdominal incision that extends from the belly button to the pubic bone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the operation take?

Surgery usually lasts three to four hours. However, from the time you leave the pre-op area until you arrive in the recovery room, it takes five to six hours.

How long will the patient be in the recovery room after surgery?

Not more than two hours.

Will I need to be in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

Rarely patients need to go to the ICU after routine prostate surgery depending upon the condition.

What are the potential complications of this surgery?

All surgical procedures have inherent risks and the potential complications may include bleeding, infection, incontinence or loss of urinary control and blood clots.

What can I do before surgery to be optimally prepared?

It is important to refrain from aspirin or aspirin-like compounds for at least one week before surgery and the day before the operation, you may be instructed to begin a liquid diet.

What will be the recovery time after Surgery?

Most people recover quite rapidly from their prostate surgery and begin working after only a few days or weeks. The recovery time will also depend upon the type of surgery such as for six weeks after open prostatectomy, and for two to three weeks after laparoscopic prostate surgery.

What precautions are needed during recovery?

During the recovery period, you should refrain from vigorous exercise and lift no more than ten pounds at a time. Driving should also be avoided while the catheter is in place.

Range of Treatment Cost

7000 - 8000 USD

Top Hospitals

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Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi is a multi-specialty tertiary acute care hospital with 710 beds and one of the most sought after destinations in Asia for healthcare. A state-of-the art modern facility in the heart of the capital, it is spread over 15 acres.....

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Medanta -The Medicity

Medanta - the Medicity is one of India's largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a bustling town in the National Capital Region. Founded by eminent cardiac.....

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BLK Super Speciality Hospital

BLK Super Speciality Hospital has a unique combination of the best in class technology, put to use by the best names in the professional circles to ensure world-class health care to all patients. Spread on five acres of land, with a capacity of 650 beds, BLK Super .....

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NABHJCI
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Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) is a multi-super-speciality, quaternary care hospital with an enviable international faculty, reputed clinicians, including super-sub-specialists and speciality nurses, supported by cutting&nda.....

Rating :

NABHJCI
Radical Prostatectomy
Artemis Hospital

Artemis Hospital, established in 2007, spread across 9 acres, is a 380 bed; state-of-the-art multi-speciality hospital located in Gurgaon, India. Artemis Hospital is the first JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Gurgaon. Desi.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Radical Prostatectomy
Narayana Institute Of Cardiac Sciences

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences is a JCI and NABH accredited heart hospital situated in NH Health city Bangalore. This superspeciality flagship cardiac hospital of Narayana Health is one of the largest in the world and is equi.....

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NABH
Radical Prostatectomy
Jaypee Hospital

The Jaypee Hospital was conceptualized by our revered Founder Chairman, Shri Jai Prakash Gaur with the vision of promoting world-class healthcare amongst the masses by providing quality and affordable medical care with commitment. Jaypee Hospital at Noida is the flagship hospital of the Jaypee.....

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NABH
Radical Prostatectomy
Manipal Hospital Goa

Manipal Hospital, Goa is one of the largest private hospitals in the state, offering the highest number of specialities, having the highest number of full time doctors and provide 24/7 services of Pharmacy, Laboratory, Paediatric and Neonatal emergency. It has 6 wo.....

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KIMS HOSPITAL

KIMS Asia’s leading tertiary care hospitals is a landmark in healthcare destination in Trivandrum, Kerala, India initiated by KIMS Healthcare Management Ltd, which started in the year 2002 with its flags.....

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VPS Rockland, Manesar

VPS Rockland, Manesar is a 505 bedded Multi Super Specialty Hospital, located in Model Township at Manesar which is gateway to Gurgaon- Delhi NCR (National Capital Region).....

Top Doctors

DR AJIT  SAXENA
Dr Ajit Saxena

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

DR ABHIDEEP CHAUDHARY
Dr Abhideep Chaudhary

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

DR KISHORE T A
Dr Kishore T A

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

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Radical Prostatectomy

Prostatectomy includes a number of surgical procedures to remove part or all of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is situated in the male pelvis, below the urinary bladder. It surrounds the urethra, which carries urine from the bladder to the penis.

Radical prostatectomy is an operation to remove the prostate gland and the tissues surrounding the prostate gland. This usually includes the seminal vesicles and some nearby lymph nodes. Radical prostatectomy can cure prostate cancer in men whose cancer is limited to the prostate.                                                                                 

Eligibility for Radical Prostatectomy

Men younger than the age of 75 with very limited prostate cancer and are expected to live at least 10 more years are eligible to undergo radical prostatectomy.

Before performing radical prostatectomy, it is important to note that prostate cancer has not spread beyond the prostate. The risk of the spread of cancer can be determined from tables comparing the results of a biopsy and PSA levels, apart from CT scans, bone scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound. However, before opting for surgery, other options may also be considered depending upon the extent of spread that includes radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or simply observing the prostate cancer over time, since many prostate cancers grow slowly.

Types of Radical Prostatectomy

Surgeons choose from two different approaches to reach and remove the prostate during radical prostatectomy. There are three types of Radical Prostatectomy: Open prostatectomy, Laparoscopic prostatectomy, and Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy.

Open Prostatectomy

In this surgical method of radical prostatectomy, the surgeon makes a vertical inch, for most patients, the incision is 4 to 5 inches long but may also vary from 8- to 10-inch incision depending upon the severity and is performed beneath the belly button. Radical prostatectomy is performed through this incision. In rare cases, the incision is made in the perineum, the space between the scrotum and anus.

The open procedure’s longer incision results in a slightly longer recovery time which is about 6 weeks.

Laparoscopic prostatectomy

In laparoscopic prostatectomy, surgeons start by making several small incisions across the belly. Surgical tools and a camera are inserted through the incisions, and radical prostatectomy is performed by viewing the entire operation on a video screen.

Although this surgery takes approximately 3 hours to perform, patients generally feel much better and have significantly less pain in the early operative period. Unlike open surgery where the catheter stays in for two to three weeks, most laparoscopic prostatectomy patients have their Foley catheters removed on the third day after surgery.

Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

Small incisions are made in the belly, as in regular laparoscopic prostatectomy. A surgeon controls an advanced robotic system of surgical tools from outside the body. A high-tech interface lets the surgeon use natural wrist movements and a 3-D screen during radical prostatectomy. Using the advanced surgical system, miniaturized robotic instruments are passed through several small keyhole incisions in the patient’s abdomen to allow the surgeon to remove the prostate and also nearby tissues with great precision. This is much less invasive than a conventional radical retropubic prostatectomy, which involves an abdominal incision that extends from the belly button to the pubic bone.

How long does the operation take?

Surgery usually lasts three to four hours. However, from the time you leave the pre-op area until you arrive in the recovery room, it takes five to six hours.

How long will the patient be in the recovery room after surgery?

Not more than two hours.

Will I need to be in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)?

Rarely patients need to go to the ICU after routine prostate surgery depending upon the condition.

What are the potential complications of this surgery?

All surgical procedures have inherent risks and the potential complications may include bleeding, infection, incontinence or loss of urinary control and blood clots.

What can I do before surgery to be optimally prepared?

It is important to refrain from aspirin or aspirin-like compounds for at least one week before surgery and the day before the operation, you may be instructed to begin a liquid diet.

What will be the recovery time after Surgery?

Most people recover quite rapidly from their prostate surgery and begin working after only a few days or weeks. The recovery time will also depend upon the type of surgery such as for six weeks after open prostatectomy, and for two to three weeks after laparoscopic prostate surgery.

What precautions are needed during recovery?

During the recovery period, you should refrain from vigorous exercise and lift no more than ten pounds at a time. Driving should also be avoided while the catheter is in place.

7000 - 8000 USD

Top Hospitals

Rating :

NABHNABLJCI
Radical Prostatectomy
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi is a multi-specialty tertiary acute care hospital with 710 beds and one of the most sought after destinations in Asia for healthcare. A state-of-the art modern facility in the heart of the capital, it is spread over 15 acres.....

Rating :

NABHNABLJCI
Radical Prostatectomy
Medanta -The Medicity

Medanta - the Medicity is one of India's largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a bustling town in the National Capital Region. Founded by eminent cardiac.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Radical Prostatectomy
BLK Super Speciality Hospital

BLK Super Speciality Hospital has a unique combination of the best in class technology, put to use by the best names in the professional circles to ensure world-class health care to all patients. Spread on five acres of land, with a capacity of 650 beds, BLK Super .....

Rating :

NABHJCI
Radical Prostatectomy
Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) is a multi-super-speciality, quaternary care hospital with an enviable international faculty, reputed clinicians, including super-sub-specialists and speciality nurses, supported by cutting&nda.....

Rating :

NABHJCI
Radical Prostatectomy
Artemis Hospital

Artemis Hospital, established in 2007, spread across 9 acres, is a 380 bed; state-of-the-art multi-speciality hospital located in Gurgaon, India. Artemis Hospital is the first JCI and NABH accredited hospital in Gurgaon. Desi.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Radical Prostatectomy
Narayana Institute Of Cardiac Sciences

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences is a JCI and NABH accredited heart hospital situated in NH Health city Bangalore. This superspeciality flagship cardiac hospital of Narayana Health is one of the largest in the world and is equi.....

Rating :

NABH
Radical Prostatectomy
Jaypee Hospital

The Jaypee Hospital was conceptualized by our revered Founder Chairman, Shri Jai Prakash Gaur with the vision of promoting world-class healthcare amongst the masses by providing quality and affordable medical care with commitment. Jaypee Hospital at Noida is the flagship hospital of the Jaypee.....

Rating :

NABH
Radical Prostatectomy
Manipal Hospital Goa

Manipal Hospital, Goa is one of the largest private hospitals in the state, offering the highest number of specialities, having the highest number of full time doctors and provide 24/7 services of Pharmacy, Laboratory, Paediatric and Neonatal emergency. It has 6 wo.....

Rating :

Radical Prostatectomy
KIMS HOSPITAL

KIMS Asia’s leading tertiary care hospitals is a landmark in healthcare destination in Trivandrum, Kerala, India initiated by KIMS Healthcare Management Ltd, which started in the year 2002 with its flags.....

Rating :

Radical Prostatectomy
VPS Rockland, Manesar

VPS Rockland, Manesar is a 505 bedded Multi Super Specialty Hospital, located in Model Township at Manesar which is gateway to Gurgaon- Delhi NCR (National Capital Region).....

Top Doctors

DR AJIT  SAXENA
Dr Ajit Saxena

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

DR ABHIDEEP CHAUDHARY
Dr Abhideep Chaudhary

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

DR KISHORE T A
Dr Kishore T A

India

Specialty - Robotic Surgery

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