Radical prostatectomy
During this operation the entire prostate gland is removed surgically in an attempt to cure the disease. It is only done when the cancer has not spread from the prostate, and usually in men under 70. An incision is made in the abdomen or in the perineum, the area between the legs between the scrotum and the anus. The operation is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. Most men remain in hospital for a week to ten days. Some of the men who had this operation describe their hospital experiences.
