Prostatectomy :
Prostatectomy is the medical term used to describe the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland or any portion of it. In men this gland exists just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate gland contributes to the production of semen. Prostatectomy is mainly performed to treat prostate cancer. However, it can also be carried out on other conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as BPH, where the prostate gland grows extensively. Radical prostatectomy is when the prostate gland and some of the surrounding tissue is removed. It is a surgery performed to treat prostate cancer. Simple prostatectomy is an operation that is used when prostate cancer isn't found but the prostate is enlarged. The procedure is usually performed to treat BPH. The surgery can be either open, laparoscopic, or robotic assisted. Patients may often need a catheter to aid in urination for several days after the procedure depending on the procedure. Recovery is variable, and some of the common side effects of this procedure include temporary urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction, but most men recover very well over time.