What is Prostate Cancer Surgery?
Prostate cancer surgery, also known as Radical Prostatectomy, is a procedure in which the entire prostate gland and surrounding tissues (including seminal vesicles) are removed to treat localized or early-stage prostate cancer.
The surgery can be performed using open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted techniques, depending on the patient’s clinical condition and cancer stage.
Why is Prostate Cancer Surgery Needed?
Surgery may be recommended for:
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Localized prostate cancer confined to the prostate
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Intermediate- or high-risk cancers requiring complete removal
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Younger patients where long-term cancer control is essential
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Patients whose PSA levels continue to rise despite monitoring
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Recurrent cancer after radiotherapy or hormonal therapy
Radical prostatectomy aims to remove cancer entirely, prevent its spread, and improve long-term survival.
Get a Personalized Prostate Cancer Treatment Assessment
Our expert urology team will review your medical reports and provide the most suitable surgical and treatment options within 24 hours.
Types of Prostate Cancer Surgery
At Büyük Anadolu Hospital, our urologic oncology team performs:
Recovery After Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Initial recovery: 2 weeks
- Full recovery: 4–6 weeks
- Temporary urinary leakage is common and typically improves with pelvic floor exercises
- Sexual function may take weeks or months to recover depending on nerve-sparing suitability
- PSA levels are monitored postoperatively to ensure cancer control
- Patients are encouraged to walk the same day or next day to prevent complications
Possible Risks & Our Preventive Measures
| Possible Risks | Our Preventive Measures |
|---|---|
| Infection | Preventive antibiotics, sterile technique |
| Bleeding | Modern vessel-sealing systems & meticulous control |
| Urinary incontinence | Pelvic floor rehabilitation & nerve-sparing approach |
| Erectile dysfunction | Nerve-preserving techniques when oncologically safe |
| Blood clots | Early mobilization & preventive medication |
| PSA recurrence | Long-term follow-up & multidisciplinary oncology care |
Why Choose Büyük Anadolu Hospital for Prostate Cancer Surgery?
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Experienced urologic oncology team specializing in prostate cancer treatment
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Advanced techniques: Laparoscopic & robotic-assisted surgery available
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Nerve-sparing approach to improve continence & sexual function outcomes
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Comprehensive post-op care: physiotherapy, oncology follow-up, PSA monitoring
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International patient unit providing personalized treatment planning
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More affordable compared to the UK, Europe, and the US with the same medical standard
Prostate Cancer Surgery FAQ
Mild leakage is common initially but usually improves within weeks through pelvic floor exercises.
Most patients resume light daily activities in 2 weeks, full recovery in 4–6 weeks.
Nerve-sparing techniques help protect erectile function when medically appropriate.
Additional treatments such as radiotherapy or hormonal therapy may be recommended, based on oncology evaluation.