Prostate Cancer Surgery

Advanced Prostate Cancer Surgery at Crystal Run Healthcare

At Crystal Run Healthcare, we're focused on maintaining the highest cancer cure rates with the lowest risk of side effects. That's why we continue to innovate and expand treatment options for our patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. Several of our Board-Certified Urologists are highly trained in robotic and minimally-invasive surgery and offers patients comprehensive, compassionate care.

Symptoms and Signs of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer usually has no symptoms or signs in its early stages. More advanced prostate cancers may cause any of the following:

• Problems urinating, including slow or weak stream
• More frequent need to urinate, especially at night
• Blood in the urine or semen
• Erectile dysfunction (ED)

In advanced cases where cancer has spread, symptoms may include pain in the hips, spine, ribs, or other areas; loss of bladder or bowel control and weakness or numbness in the legs and feet can occur in cases where cancer is pressing on the spinal cord.

It’s important to know that some of the problems outlined above (such as trouble urinating) can be caused by BPH, a benign growth(s) in the prostate, not necessarily prostate cancer. If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, however, don’t wait—schedule an appointment with a urologist right away. 

Prostate Cancer Survival Rates

When diagnosed at the local or regional stage, prostate cancer has one of the highest relative 5-year survival rates—nearly 100%, according to the American Cancer Society.(1) Relative survival is a method used to compare men with prostate cancer to men in the general population; local means that cancer has not spread beyond the prostate; regional means that cancer has spread from the prostate to nearby areas, but has not spread to the lymph nodes.

Prostate Cancer Detection

A standard screening tool doctors use to detect both enlarged prostate and prostate cancer is the PSA blood test. When inflamed, enlarged, or affected by cancer, the prostate releases higher-than-normal levels of an enzyme called prostate-specific antigen (PSA), which the test picks up.

Your doctor may also perform a digital rectal exam (DRE), a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), a prostate biopsy, and other tests.

Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate cancer can be treated in several ways, depending on the stage. Treatment options may include:

• Watchful waiting or active surveillance
• Surgery (radical prostatectomy or other procedure)
• Radiation therapy
• Cryotherapy (to freeze and kill cancer cells)
• Hormone therapy
• Vaccine therapy (to boost the immune system)
• Chemotherapy (advanced cases)

Each case is different—your doctor will work with you to determine the best treatment approach for your situation.

If your prostate cancer requires surgery, you’re in excellent hands with our specialists. Schedule an appointment one of our urologists today.

Is your prostate healthy? Take our AUA (BPH) Symptom Score Index or visit the patient links and resources tab for more information.