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Tutorial 9

Anaesthesia for prostatectomy

Dr EM Hart

Consultant Anaesthetist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, UK

12TH OCTOBER 2005

Abstract

The prostate is at risk of either benign or malignant enlargement with increasing age. Many patients present with urinary symptoms and may need surgery. Many different surgical techniques may be used and choice depends on local facilities. The prostate is a very vascular organ and all surgery carries a risk of excessive bleeding. Regional anaesthetic techniques may reduce this risk and also carry other benefits. General anaesthesia may also be used.

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