What to Know About Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Urologic oncologist Dr. Jim Hu describes what patients may expect if they have surgery to remove the prostate. Key points include:

• The length of the procedure varies; for Dr. Hu, it’s about two and a half hours, and the patient goes home the next day
• Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence gradually improve over two years
• Patients can improve their chance of successful treatment by starting or continuing an exercise program, controlling their blood pressure and cholesterol, and other health factors

Speakers:

Jim C. Hu, MD, MPH, Professor of Urology, Weill Cornell Medicine
Phillip Koo, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Prostate Cancer Foundation

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