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What is Prostatectomy?

Category: Surgeries

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A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. Abnormalities of the prostate, such as a tumour, or if the gland itself becomes enlarged for any reason, can restrict the normal flow of urine along the urethra.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Prostate cancer 384 35
Benign prostatic hyperplasia 1 0
Elevated PSA 1 0
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 4
Moderate 21
Mild 4
None 6

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Prostatectomy

Side effect Patients Percentage
Erectile dysfunction 13
Sexual impotence 5
Urinary incontinence 5
Erectile dysfunction 3
Fatigue 2
Frequent urination 2

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Duration

Stopped having Prostatectomy

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 85
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 24
Usually 2
Sometimes 2
Never taken as prescribed 7
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 6
Somewhat hard to take 13
A little hard to take 5
Not at all hard to take 11
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 3
$100-199 0
$50-99 2
$25-49 2
< $25 10
Not specified 18
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1 patient evaluation for Prostatectomy

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May 4, 2010 (Started May 04, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for prostate cancer)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Never taken as prescribed
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: One time
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