Tire dúvidas sobre a cirurgia de retirada da próstata e quando é indicada
Ejaculação é afetada após prostatectomia, mas libido se mantém
O Dia Mundial de Combate ao Câncer de Próstata é comemorado oficialmente no dia 17 de novembro, mas as ações de prevenção se estendem por todo mês como parte da campanha de conscientização da doença, o Novembro Azul. Segundo o Instituto Nacional do Câncer (Inca), estima-se que 60 mil homens serão diagnosticados com este tipo de câncer a cada ano no Brasil. Parte natural do desenvolvimento do homem, a hiperplasia prostática benigna (aumento da próstata) pode acometer até 80% dos homens com 50 anos ou mais, segundo dados da Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia. Em alguns casos, esse crescimento é exagerado, e pode causar complicações durante a micção, uma vez que a próstata aumentada pode pressionar a uretra, canal responsável por excretar a urina. Essa condição benigna pode evoluir para umcâncer de próstata - o segundo câncer mais incidente entre os brasileiros do sexo masculino. O tratamento padrão para o câncer de próstata é a prostatectomia radical, que consiste na retirada da próstata e, consequentemente, do tumor que ali se instala. Por envolver questões relacionadas à sexualidade, muitos homens preferem tratar o assunto como um tabu e não buscam mais informações a respeito da cirurgia ou mesmo da doença. Se você tem algum fator de risco para o câncer de próstata ou já sofre com a doença e quer saber mais sobre o procedimento usado para tratá-lo, tire suas dúvidas:
Ejaculation is affected after prostatectomy , but libido remains
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The World Day to Combat Prostate Cancer is officially celebrated on the 17th of November, but prevention efforts extend throughout the month as part of the awareness campaign of the disease , the Blue November. According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA ) , it is estimated that 60,000 men will be diagnosed with this type of cancer each year in Brazil . Natural part of the development of man, benign prostatic hyperplasia ( enlarged prostate ) can affect up to 80 % of men aged 50 years or more , according to the Brazilian Society of Urology . In some instances , this growth is excessive and can cause complications during urination , since the enlarged prostate gland can press on the urethra , which is responsible for excreting the urine channel . This benign condition can evolve into a prostate cancer - the second most frequent cancer among Brazilian males . The standard treatment for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy , which involves removing the prostate and hence tumor that settles there . By involving issues related to sexuality , many men prefer to treat it as taboo and not seek more information about surgery or even disease . If you have a risk factor for prostate cancer or already suffering from the disease and want to know more about the procedure used to treat it , ask your questions :
The World Day to Combat Prostate Cancer is officially celebrated on the 17th of November, but prevention efforts extend throughout the month as part of the awareness campaign of the disease , the Blue November. According to the National Cancer Institute (INCA ) , it is estimated that 60,000 men will be diagnosed with this type of cancer each year in Brazil . Natural part of the development of man, benign prostatic hyperplasia ( enlarged prostate ) can affect up to 80 % of men aged 50 years or more , according to the Brazilian Society of Urology . In some instances , this growth is excessive and can cause complications during urination , since the enlarged prostate gland can press on the urethra , which is responsible for excreting the urine channel . This benign condition can evolve into a prostate cancer - the second most frequent cancer among Brazilian males . The standard treatment for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy , which involves removing the prostate and hence tumor that settles there . By involving issues related to sexuality , many men prefer to treat it as taboo and not seek more information about surgery or even disease . If you have a risk factor for prostate cancer or already suffering from the disease and want to know more about the procedure used to treat it , ask your questions :
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A prostatectomy is indicated for prostate cancer ?
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A prostatectomy is indicated for prostate cancer ?
Yes , prostatectomy is , par excellence , surgery to remove the prostate . " The surgical procedure is indicated for patients who can benefit from treatment ," explains Alfredo Canalini urologist , president of the Brazilian Society of Urology Regional Rio de Janeiro. The surgery is performed in cases of prostate cancer because their goal is to remove all the malignant tumor - and that is the only way to succeed . However, in some cases it may be suitable for prostatic hyperplasia , a disease defined by the abnormal growth of the prostate. Hyperplasia , although it may turn into a cancer , is still a benign condition .
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The prostate is always completely removed ?
The prostate is always completely removed ?
Not always. " In the treatment of prostate cancer , yes, it is necessary to remove the entire organ for the total eradication of the disease , seeking healing and decreasing the possibility of recurrence or need for further treatment ," says urologist and general surgeon Rodrigo Frota , director of the Society of Urology of Rio de Janeiro . In this case the surgery is called a radical prostatectomy , are removed and the prostate and seminal vesicles. " But retropubic prostatectomy can be made, for the treatment of prostatic hyperplasia , which partially removes the organ. "
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Back to urinate normally?
Back to urinate normally?
It is very common enlarged prostate cause urgency to urinate or dripping of urine , and the patient's expectation is that this problem will be extinguished with the surgery . However, prostatectomy involves removal of part of the muscle that controls the opening and closure of the urethra - and the result is urinary incontinence. " Part of the urethra passes through the prostate, and its withdrawal , it is necessary to connect the bladder with part of the urethra , which causes postoperative incontinence ," says Rodrigo urologist . This complication is usually transient , and , according to Alfredo Canalini the specific physiotherapy treatment is an option to increase the chances of recovery postoperatively .
In addition, the robotic technique used today to conduct this type of surgery allows for greater freedom of movement of the instruments and better visualization of the site . " Thus , we have evolved with a significant improvement in the recovery of urinary continence , and ensure that it stays for a shorter time," says Rodrigo .
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Surgery can cause impotence ?
Surgery can cause impotence ?
Yes , the problem can happen to a lesser or greater degree . But today there are more care and advanced techniques for the surgery affects the minimum possible male sexual function . " The erection difficulty after this surgery is because the nerves that supply the penis , leading to erection, go to the side of the prostate , and can sometimes be damaged in cases where , due to the size and extent of the cancer , a more extensive dissection surrounding the prostate is necessary , "says urologist Alfredo . According to Rodrigo Ueta , the robotic technique can also help in this regard , since it provides better visualization of nerves , thus less damage and less chance of postoperative impotence . " In cases where the tumor allows the preservation of nerve bundles , the possibility of maintaining and early recovery of erectile function ," says Ravendra Ryan Moniz , coordinator of the Department of Urology of the Brazilian Institute for Cancer Control . He said that currently , both erectile dysfunction as urinary incontinence can be reversed with the average time of six months to a year.
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I will no longer ejaculate ?
I will no longer ejaculate ?
The prostate is an important gland , the accessory male reproductive system . " With the complete removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles no ejaculation occurs more , since these are the organs responsible for the formation of semen ," says Rodrigo urologist . Why , for patients wishing to have children after surgery is recommended cryopreservation of sperm , which is freezing the sperm to be used in future fertilization techniques . " Importantly, there is no ejaculation, but orgasm is still normal. "
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The libido can be hindered ?
The libido can be hindered ?
No, surgery is not responsible for possible changes in libido. " The change in libido is related to hormonal factors , which are not affected with this surgery ," explains Alfredo urologist . Thus, the prostatectomy will not interfere organically sexual desire of man . However, men may feel psychologically affected by surgery and , thus, have undermined their libido. If this happens , it is important to follow up with a professional .
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The prostatectomy interfere in penis size ?
The prostatectomy interfere in penis size ?
Somehow . A prostatectomy is the removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles , having no relationship with the penis . Surgery does not interfere with the penis size or any other type of deformation, since it involves no procedure for this organ .
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What symptoms indicate that there was a significant complication in surgery ?
What symptoms indicate that there was a significant complication in surgery ?
According to Rodrigo urologist , it is important to watch for symptoms such as urinary incontinence ( using more than three diapers per day) , vascular thrombosis, and bleeding lesions in the intestine . In general, patients should be monitored and any noticeable change after surgery should be informed to the doctor . " Younger patients and has a habit , already preoperatively , the practice of physical activity and maintaining the ideal weight usually have a shorter recovery," says urologist Ravendra .
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