Advances in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy

Surgical treatment of intermediate risk prostate cancer

Surgery involves the removal of the prostate and some surrounding healthy tissue during an operation. The type of surgery depends on the stage of the disease, the man’s overall health, and other factors. Surgical options include: Radical (open) prostatectomy, Robotic or laparoscopic prostatectomy and Bilateral orchiectomy. Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. A doctor who specializes in giving radiation therapy to treat cancer is called a radiation oncologist. External-beam radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and Proton therapy