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Urologist · Urology
Removal of the prostate (prostatectomy) is a common treatment for prostate cancer. If the prostate is removed, the main urinary tract that carries urine away from the bladder is cut. This can cause problems such as difficulty starting to urinate, weak or interrupted flow of urine, dribbling after urination, and a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely.
Other complications may include incontinence (lack of voluntary control over urination), erection problems, and pain during sexual intercourse. Some men experience all of these complications; others have just one or two. Many men report improvement in their symptoms after surgery, but some still have problems with urine flow and/or continence years later.
