Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer therapy

Prostate Cancer – The Most Common Male Cancer

The prostate gland, also called the prostate, is one of the male internal reproductive organs. It is located directly below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Together with the neighboring seminal vesicles, it produces the majority of the seminal fluid, which is responsible for transporting and nourishing the sperm cells.

Normally, the prostate is about the size and volume of a chestnut and weighs approximately 20 to 25 grams in a healthy man.

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men worldwide. While some tumors grow slowly and may not cause symptoms for years, others are more aggressive and require immediate treatment.

Advanced Treatment Options in Gronau

Our internationally recognized specialists offer the entire spectrum of prostate cancer therapies, including:

  • Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (da Vinci® system) – minimally invasive surgery with excellent long-term outcomes
  • Radiation therapy – external beam radiation or brachytherapy
  • Focal, minimally invasive treatments
  • Systemic therapies – hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or innovative targeted approaches
  • Active surveillance – for patients with low-risk, slow-growing tumors

Why US Patients Travel to Germany for Prostate Cancer Care

Many patients from abroad and the US prefer to undergo prostate cancer treatment in Germany – and especially in Gronau – because of additional value compared to the US:

  • Extensive surgical experience –Europe’s most experienced surgeons performed more than 23,700 robotic prostate surgeries since 2006
  • Lowtreatment costs – often significantly less than in the United States, even when travel expenses are included
  • Short waiting times – immediate scheduling without long delays
  • World-class quality – certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) and internationally recognized
  • Focus on quality of life – expertise in continence preservation and sexual function after surgery
  • Personalized care – individual tailored treatment. Our International Patient Service Team assists with travel and accommodation, translation, and  preparation of your medical  record

At the Prostate Cancer Center Gronau, patients from around the world receive excellent care from  Europe’s most experienced surgeons in robot assisted surgery, aiming at optimal treatment outcomes and individualized valued  quality of life after treatment.

Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

A robot assisted radical prostatectomy is a minimal invasive surgical procedure in which the entire prostate gland is removed. This operation is usually recommended when prostate cancer is confined to the prostate.The goal of the surgery is to completely remove the cancer and to give the patient the best chance of long-term recovery.

Find out more about Radical Prostatectomy.

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