Advanced Prostate Cancer Care

Prostate cancer is initially asymptomatic, but in later stages, it can present with obstruction to urine flow. Patients may also have blood in the urine. In more advanced cases, the patient may experience pain in the bones of the body.

Prostate cancer can be detected through evaluation by a uro-cancer surgeon. Initially, a PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test is ordered. If the results are out of range, an MRI of the prostate is performed. If the suspicion of cancer is high, the surgeon will perform a prostate biopsy, which is the confirmatory test.

The best treatment for localized prostate cancer is a complete curative robotic or laparoscopic resection of the cancer-affected prostate along with the removal of draining lymph nodes. This advanced surgery is relatively bloodless and painless, allowing patients to return to normal life faster.

Generally, patients can resume a normal life within three to four weeks of the surgery. Because the procedure is performed using minimally invasive techniques (robotic/laparoscopy), it is less painful, blood loss is minimal, and recovery is significantly faster than traditional open surgery.

Patients generally maintain a very good quality of life after this surgery. With nerve-sparing techniques during robotic surgery, urinary control and sexual function are highly preserved. Patients are advised and encouraged to lead a completely functional work and personal life.

Maintaining a healthy, physically active lifestyle is essential for the prevention of prostate cancer and overall prostate health. A balanced diet, regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy and normal reproductive life contribute significantly to preventing prostate diseases.