Radical Prostatectomy: A Case Study

In the article, Guideline for optimization of surgical and pathological quality performance for radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer management: evidentiary base, there were ninety-five primary limited high quality studies that were available for analysis to determine the best surgical procedure for a patient with the diagnosis of prostate cancer (Bora, 2010). What treatment or procedures are available for patients with the diagnosis of prostate cancer, and which options are superior backed by evidence base proof? Although, it is the surgeon’s responsibility to discuss and explain the procedure with the patient along with the risks and benefits a nurse assigned to the patient could improve patient outcomes with a good foundation of knowledge

Several varieties of studies were analyzed, and along with many contributing medical professionals and professional organizations who specialize in this diagnosis. This study took place over a period of two years (two thousand and five to two thousand and seven). It gave detailed information about the exact study and the conclusions of those studies. By the accumulative information given an answer to my question could be answered. However, more research will have to be done to conclude in a definite final answer. This article concluded that the patient’s risk profile was a determining factor for a patients’ treatment options. However, a positive outcome of radical prostatectomy and ensuing patient care relied on the quality of surgical and pathological management along with the successful communication with the collaborating health professionals involved. Furthermore, operative communication between the surgeons and pathologists is imperative for ideal patient results. The procedure of a radical prostatectomy objectives are to eliminate the organ harboring the cancer, keeping the surgical margins negative, preserving urinary and erectile function (Bora,