Does prostate removal have a big impact? What are the effects?

The prostate is a very important organ for men and is closely related to their physiological abilities. The basic ability of sexual function requires the ability of the prostate as a foundation. However, the prostate is an organ that is very prone to disease. Severe diseases can only be treated by removal. So, does prostate removal have a big impact? What are the effects?

1. Introduction to Prostatectomy:

There are four types of surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia, namely transperineal, suprapubic, retropubic and transurethral. According to relevant statistics, about 4% to 30% of patients experience sexual dysfunction after surgery, the most common of which are retrograde ejaculation and impotence. Transurethral prostatectomy is less invasive and safe. The surgery will not damage the blood vessels and nerves that control erection, and has little effect on sexual function. Only about 4.5% to 5% of patients experience impotence or erectile dysfunction.

2. Effects after prostatectomy:

1. The prostate is an important male sex gland and plays a very important role. Surgical resection is very risky and is one of the most difficult surgeries in urology. There is also a high possibility of erectile dysfunction and urethral stenosis after surgery.

2. After the prostate is removed, some functions may also be affected. For example, there are internal and external sphincters in the prostatic urethra. If the sphincters are damaged after the prostate is removed, he will experience urinary incontinence. This problem sometimes also occurs after urethral electroresection. In addition, after surgery, some patients will experience anejaculation or retrograde ejaculation.

3. However, you should not give up the surgery for fear of sexual dysfunction, otherwise the treatment will be delayed and adverse consequences will occur. Patients with impotence after surgery should not be too worried. Most patients can recover their penile erection after surgery. Some older patients can be treated with testosterone injections, or with drugs injected into the cavernous body according to the doctor's advice, or with negative pressure suction or penile prosthesis implantation. At this time, patients can also be guided to meet the sexual needs of both parties through non-sexual intercourse.