Minimally invasive prostate surgery carries risk, study suggests
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 19:21
in Health & Medicine
The technique, which can shorten hospital stays and reduce some complications, is linked to a higher risk of incontinence and erectile dysfunction. Men who need prostate-cancer surgery are increasingly choosing minimally invasive techniques because such surgeries typically lead to shorter hospital stays and a reduced risk of some types of complications. But a new study suggests that the risk of the most serious...