Does surgical treatment of prostate cancer cause great harm to the body?

The effects of prostate cancer surgery on the body vary from person to person, but generally with reasonable recovery, most patients can gradually return to normal life.

Prostate cancer is a common malignant tumor in men. Surgery is a common treatment method, including radical prostatectomy, which mainly removes cancerous prostate tissue to eliminate the tumor. Although surgery is effective, it does cause some trauma to the patient's body. Understanding the related impacts will help you better face the treatment process.

The more common effects after surgery include urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, especially when nerve protection is difficult to achieve or recovery after surgery is slow. This is because the urethral sphincter or pelvic floor nerves may be affected in some patients, but these problems are not irreversible. Through postoperative rehabilitation training, such as pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegel exercises), most patients can gradually recover their urinary control function. The recovery of sexual function may be slow, but doctors usually recommend drug intervention or other auxiliary treatments.

It is recommended to fully understand the pros and cons of treatment before surgery and choose an experienced medical team to reduce surgical risks. After surgery, you should maintain close communication with your doctor, follow rehabilitation guidelines, exercise appropriately, and seek professional psychological support when necessary. If postoperative discomfort persists or new symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention in a timely manner to assess your recovery.