Prostatectomy

Introduction Men remain at risk for prostate cancer after simple prostatectomy. Despite our understanding of this, no parameters exist to inform urologists of prostate specific antigen (PSA) monitoring after surgery. This study aimed to compare initial postoperative PSA measurements and PSA...

In summary, the paper by Melao et al. supports the concept that a low serum T prior to RP may be an adverse prognostic factor and low T may interfere with erectile recovery, but much more work needs to be done. Is there a relationship between testosterone and androgen receptor with...

In this video, PCRI's Alex asks Dr. Mark Scholz about recovering erectile function and preventing penile atrophy after radical prostatectomy. While Dr. Scholz tends to steer patients away from surgery because of these side effects (plus incontinence), there are some interventions a man can use...

Testosterone replacement in prostate cancer survivors with testosterone deficiency: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial (2022) Rodrigo J. Valderrábano, MD, MS; Karol Pencina, Ph.D.; Thomas W. Storer, Ph.D.; Kieran F. Reid Ph.D., MPH, Adam S. Kibel, MD, Arthur L. Burnett, MD; Grace...