Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer
Surgery vs radiation: what about urinary, sexual and bowel function?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Surgery more often causes leaking early on, which usually improves, and erection changes.
Radiation more often causes urinary frequency and bowel irritation, and erection changes may develop over time.
Both affect sexual function differently.
Spacer gels can lower bowel effects from radiation.
When should you see a urologist about this?
Schedule a visit to talk through how each option might affect you.
How does a Norcross visit go, step by step?
Norcross and Peachtree Corners patients are seen at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center on Crown Pointe Way. Lab draws, imaging and procedure rooms share the building, so the visit can cover questions and testing together.
What is our plan for Norcross patients?
Norcross patients facing a cancer question get time to understand the findings. Our urologists explain staging, active surveillance, robotic surgery at Crown Pointe Way, radiation and hormone therapy, and how each may affect urinary, sexual and bowel function.
How do Norcross patients get ready?
Norcross patients find it useful to arrive with a medicine list, any reports from other doctors and two or three questions written down. If you prefer to discuss things in another language, mention it when you call.
Which signals mean you should ring the clinic?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if your symptoms shift, side effects appear or you would like to review results again. Let us know you are coming from Norcross so we can plan your Crown Pointe Way appointment.
What else do Norcross patients ask?
What else do patients ask?
How do I explain my symptoms if English is not my first language?
Let our scheduling team know when you call (678) 344-8900 so they can talk with you about language support for the visit.
Peachtree Corners men ask how fast BPH medicines work. What should I expect?
Some notice an easier stream within weeks. Our Lawrenceville team follows up to adjust the dose or talk about procedures if relief is slow.
Can Norcross women be treated for urgency without surgery?
Usually, yes. Most plans open with daily bladder routines, pelvic muscle work and a prescription, and office-based Botox may come next before anyone talks about an implant.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats itWhat the video covers: A look at what an elevated PSA means and how our practice approaches it.
- Watch: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats it
- Watch: DocTalk: Primary Care Physician & Urologist Discuss Prostate Cancer
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
Our Lawrenceville team welcomes Norcross neighbors for this visit at Crown Pointe Way.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology in Lawrenceville, serving Norcross. (678) 344-8900 Book online