Radical prostatectomy is a treatment for prostate cancer

Treatments for prostate cancer include radical prostatectomy, endocrine therapy, etc. The specific treatment plan should be determined based on the patient's own condition. Let's take a look at the specific contents of these two treatments for prostate cancer .

Radical prostatectomy

This treatment method for prostate cancer is mainly suitable for patients whose prostate cancer is confined to the prostate, but has not invaded the seminal vesicles and lymph nodes. After radical surgery, patients can achieve long-term survival. In the past, transperineal prostatectomy was commonly used, but in recent years, retropubic radical prostatectomy has been widely used. Prostate cancer surgery can also cause other diseases, such as impotence, complete urinary incontinence, stress urinary incontinence, and vertebral injury. The mortality rate of radical prostatectomy is 1% to 5%. The most widely used surgery is "nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy".

Endocrine therapy

The cells in the prostate gland have different reliance on androgens. Most cancer cells rely on androgens. Endocrine therapy can directly remove androgens to inhibit their growth. The more the prostate gland resembles prostate cells, the more it relies on androgens. Undifferentiated cancer and ductal carcinoma often do not rely on androgens, and endocrine therapy is ineffective. The adrenal glands secrete androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone. In recent years, it has been believed that these androgens have little relationship with the occurrence and development of prostate cancer. This is also one of the treatments for prostate cancer.

Through the introduction of the treatment methods of prostate cancer by experts, I believe everyone has already understood it. Experts remind that if you are sick, you must seek medical treatment in time to avoid adverse consequences. If you still have questions about the treatment methods of prostate cancer, you can contact online experts or call the hotline.

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