Complications From Radical Prostatectomy
Approximately one in six men in the United States will develop prostate cancer during his life, according to Dr. Thomas E. Ahlering at the University of California Irvine. Men with this form of cancer may undergo a surgical procedure called radical prostatectomy to prevent the spread of cancerous cells through the body. Radical prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues. A man should discuss the potential complications from radical prostatectomy with a medical professional before choosing this...
