Preserving fertility after radical prostatectomy


Dear Dr G,

I read your response to a reader who asked about nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, but you did not mention another complication which could render someone infertile.

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infertile , prostatectomy , prostate cancer

Dr George Lee

Dr George Lee

Dr George Lee is a consultant Urologist and Clinical Associate Professor whose professional interest is in men’s health. This column is a forum to help men debunk the myths and taboos on men’s issues that may be too “hard” to mention. You can send him questions at askdrg@thestar.com.my

   

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