A radical prostatectomy, which removes the entire prostate gland as well as some surrounding tissue, takes a few hours to complete. Here are three things you can expect after your prostate is removed. Prostate removal is major surgery, so expect some soreness and pain.

What kind of surgery is prostatectomy?

A prostatectomy is a surgical procedure for the partial or complete removal of the prostate. It may be performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia. A common surgical approach to prostatectomy includes making a surgical incision and removing the prostate gland (or part of it).

How long does it take to recover from robotic prostate surgery?

It takes three to four weeks for the abdominal incisions to heal completely, so you should avoid heavy lifting during that time. You may have some swelling in the scrotum and penis after surgery, which will resolve with time.