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What are prostatectomy options?
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Open & Robotic: Prostatectomy is surgical removal of the prostate, usually for prostate cancer. There are currently two options: open prostatectomy and robotic prostatectomy. There are no head-to-head trials between the two approaches. What is clear is that the experience of the surgeon is more important than the approach when it comes to complications and complete excision of the cancer.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Several: 1) don't have it, get radiation, cryo, hormones or do watchful waiting. 2) open 3) laprascopic 4) robotic (davinci) assisted lap 5) perineal (not a lot of people do this).
Answered 2/23/2014
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