Categories: Surgical
Description:
Radical prostatectomy is generally not the first choice for low-risk prostate cancer, as the cancer is usually slow-growing and unlikely to affect lifespan. However, it may be considered in younger, healthy men who prefer definitive treatment or are uncomfortable with active surveillance.
While it offers excellent cancer control, the risks—such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction—often outweigh the benefits for low-risk cases.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single review provided, Radical Prostatectomy appears to be an effective treatment for Low Risk Prostate Cancer, particularly in younger and healthier men who prefer definitive treatment. However, the procedure comes with potential side effects such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, which should be considered carefully, given the low likelihood of cancer progression in low-risk cases.
Radical prostatectomy may be chosen for low-risk prostate cancer in younger, healthy men who prefer definitive treatment or feel anxious about active surveillance. It eliminates the cancer but comes with risks like urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, which must be weighed against the low likelihood of progression.
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