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The answer to your question, depends if the doctor removes your prostate.
If your prostate is removed, you will not be able to impregnate a woman through sexual intercourse, as the prostate mixes with semen to coat and nourish sperm. You can still get pregnant via IVF or have your sperm implanted in the uterus.
If the prostate is not removed, it is possible normal function can be restored in any where from 3 months to 1 year.
One of the biggest consequences of prostate surgery and cancer treatment may be the diminished sex life suffered by the patient. But this does not happen in every case, sometimes men enjoy a healthy sex life after procedures. Other consequences are diminished finances due to treatment. There may be other acute consequences, but in most cases people are relieved to have the procedures due to pain control and better bladder functioning.
Following prostate surgery, you can expect a slow healing of the nerves that may have been affected by the surgery and decreased sexual performance. You may not be to get an erection, have decreased interest in sex, and ejaculation will probably not be possible.
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Possible complications of BPH Surgery can be in the short term the following - urinary discomfort, can't control urinary flow and pain when urinating. These symptoms should clear with in just a few months. Long term complications can be erectile dysfunction, retrograde ejaculation and/or urinary incontenence.
Complications after a prostatectomy, which removes the prostate gland when cancer is found, can occur. They include incontinence, erection problems, and damage to the urethra or rectum.
Because the seminal vesicles (the glands where sperm is made) are removed along with the prostate, infertility is a side effect of this type of surgery.
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Where can I get information regarding prostate surgery?
The best authority on prostate laser surgery would be the Mayo Clinic. They have a webpage for prostate surgery at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-laser-surgery/my00611.
What about prostate cancer surgerydoes zenerx work after that surgery?
Can you use Zenerx after successful prostate surgery !
What exactly is a prostate surgery?
A urologist or surgeon specializing in male reproductive issues.
What is cryo prostate surgery?
My husband has just had prostate cancer surgery. I am passing along what I learned before his surgery took place. Cryo surgery is a procedure by which the prostate is removed by freezing it. It may or may not be recommended for different stages of prostate cancer. Good luck.
What different treatments are there to cure prostate cancer?
Procedures to treat prostate cancer and chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery. Surgery can include removal of cancer from the prostate, or removal of prostate gland.
What happens if bladder is cut during prostate surgery?
if that happens you will require many more operations and end up with a bag to urinate into. you may also find that you will get peritoniti
Where can I find helpful reviews regarding robotic prostate surgery?
The best way to find helpful reviews regarding robotic prostate surgery is by visiting the WebMD website. You can also go online and search under prostate surgery reviews.
A TURP would be performed for?
It is endoscopic surgery of the prostate gland - Transurethral resection of prostate carried out for enlarged prostate gland
What does the TURP acronym refer to when speaking of TURP surgery?
In terms of TURP surgery, the acronym TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate. This surgery is a possible treatment for an enlarge prostate gland.
Where can I learn more about robotic prostate surgery?
The Henry Ford Hospital seems to be the leader in robotic surgery. They have a very good website about robotic prostate surgery. The URL is: www.henryford.com/robotic.
Where can one find a good doctor for prostate laser surgery?
One can find a good doctor for prostate Laser surgery at any local Mayo clinic. One can also find a good doctor for prostate Laser surgery at the Cedars Sinai Center.
What is done in surgery for prostate cancer?
In surgery for prostate cancer, a surgeon will operate to remove the prostate, so as to remove all the cancerous cells. If the cancer has developed further, chemotherapy is done. In surgery, the prostate gland is removed to reduce all cancer in the body.
