A radical prostatectomy remains the gold standard for management of localised prostate cancer in Australia and the world. Why would I choose a radical prostatectomy to treat my prostate cancer? Radical prostatectomy offers excellent long term local control of prostate cancer.  Removal of prostate will also improve any associated symptoms from bladder outflow obstruction, such as a slow stream or straining to pass urine. A radical prostatectomy also offers patients the option of excision of the pelvic lymph nodes which does offer prognostic information for long term outcome and possibly a small therapeutic benefit.  Radical prostatectomy also avoids the potential … Continue reading Radical Prostatectomy