Risks

Radical prostatectomy risks

In addition to the risks associated with any surgery, risks with radical prostatectomy include:

• Bleeding
• Urinary tract infection
• Urinary incontinence
• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Narrowing of the urethra or bladder neck
• Formation of cysts containing lymph (lymphocele)

Simple prostatectomy risks

Although simple prostatectomy works well at relieving urinary symptoms, it has a higher risk of complications and a longer recovery time than other enlarged prostate procedures such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), laser PVP surgery or holmium laser prostate surgery (HoLEP).

Risks of open simple prostatectomy include:

• Bleeding
• Urinary tract infection
• Urinary incontinence
• Dry orgasm
• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Narrowing (stricture) of the urethra or bladder neck