Surgery

Surgery for prostate cancer is usually a total prostatectomy. It is also known as a radical prostatectomy. This is where the prostate is fully removed from the body. This operation is done when the cancer is found within the prostate gland only. This is because the entire tumour can be removed and the cancer cured.

The operation can be done by open surgery or keyhole surgery    laprascopically or by using a robot. Your surgeon will discuss which option is best for you. For open surgery, a cut in your abdomen or near your anus is made. See the booklet Understanding Prostate Cancer for more information about surgery for prostate cancer.