J Korean Med Assoc.  2004 May;47(5):417-423. 10.5124/jkma.2004.47.5.417.

Radical Prostatectomy

• Hong SJ

• KMID: 2137876
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2004.47.5.417

Abstract

Radical prostatectomy is mainly performed for the treatment of localized prostate cancer thanks to the early diagnosis using diagnostic tools, such as digital rectal examination, prostate specific antigen (PSA), transrectal ultrasonography and prostate biopsy. Retropubic approach or perineal approach can be used for open radical prostatectomy. Recently laparoscopic radical prostatectomy has become an acceptable alternative to open surgery. Indications for radical prostatectomy, the advantages and disadvantages of the each method, results of operation, complications and postoperative follow up will be described in this article.

Keyword

Radical Prostatectomy; Prostate Cancer

MeSH Terms

Biopsy
Digital Rectal Examination
Early Diagnosis
Follow-Up Studies
Prostate
Prostate-Specific Antigen
Prostatectomy*
Prostatic Neoplasms
Ultrasonography
Prostate-Specific Antigen

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