Prostate cancer is the most common tumor in men over the age of 50. It is usually detected in routine consultations by urology specialists.
The prostate is the male sex gland responsible for producing part of the semen and is about the size of a walnut. Prostate cancer is characterized by a very slow progression in a large number of cases.
Prostate cancer: detection
Urology specialists can detect prostate cancer thanks to a simple analytical determination (PSA) and a physical examination associated with a bisopia. Most patients diagnosed with prostate cancer are diagnosed during the early stages, when the tumor can be cured by appropriate treatment.
What is the treatment of prostate cancer?
If the tumor is at an early stage, the appropriate treatment is radical prostatectomy, which is the removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles. This allows control of the disease. Currently, this treatment is performed laparoscopically or robotically. These techniques allow the patient to return to work as soon as possible, as they cause little pain and the complication rate is low. Laparoscopic/robotic techniques allow effective treatment and rapid return to normal life. The rate of side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction are lower.
In selected cases of prostate cancer, treatment can be performed with external radiotherapy or brachytherapy.