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Prostatectomy

Surgical removal of the prostate.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Guidelines for PSA testing frequency after prostatectomy?

After radical prostatectomy, the first PSA check is usually delayed until the immediate postoperative PSA has cleared (commonly 6–8 weeks), and major guideline frameworks recommend more frequent testi...

Jan 18, 2026
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What causes a dry orgasm and how is it diagnosed?

A dry orgasm is a climax without the outward release of semen and usually reflects one of two mechanisms: semen is produced but redirected into the bladder (retrograde ejaculation), or semen productio...

Jan 18, 2026
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Can elevated PSA levels after prostate surgery indicate cancer recurrence?

Yes — a rise in prostate‑specific antigen (PSA) after radical prostatectomy is commonly the earliest laboratory sign that prostate cancer may have recurred, but interpretation depends on timing, magni...

Jan 11, 2026

When should androgen‑deprivation therapy be added to salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy?

Androgen‑deprivation therapy (ADT) should be added to salvage radiotherapy (SRT) after radical prostatectomy when biochemical recurrence (BCR) is accompanied by high‑risk features—most guidelines and ...

Jan 15, 2026

What are the inclusion criteria and primary endpoints for the PSMA‑SRT phase III trial (Calais et al)?

The PSMA‑SRT phase III trial (Calais et al.) randomized 193 men with biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy to standard salvage radiotherapy (SRT) versus SRT planned after 68Ga‑PSMA‑11 PET...