Laparoscopic prostatectomy

Laparoscopic prostatectomy involves removing the prostate through small abdominal incisions, under the guidance of a high-definition camera. The magnified view offered by laparoscopy allows very precise dissection of the structures surrounding the prostate, particularly those involved in urinary continence and sexual function. This procedure is mainly proposed for the treatment of localised prostate cancer, after a complete work-up and a discussion of the various options with the patient. The continuity of the urinary tract is restored during the same operation, and a urinary catheter is left in place for a few days. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, laparoscopic prostatectomy is performed by experienced urologists, with comprehensive support: detailed information before the procedure, attentive management of convalescence and, if needed, pelvic floor rehabilitation to support the recovery of continence. The surgical specimen is sent for pathological analysis.