You will be closely monitored for progression of the disease regardless of the type of prostate cancer treatment you receive. Monitor for other signs and symptoms indicating disease progression, such as fatigue, weight loss , increased pain, decreased bowel and bladder function, and weakness . See support group - prostate cancer . Impotence is a potential complication after a prostatectomy or radiation therapy . Recent improvements in surgical procedures have made this complication occur less often.
Urinary incontinence is another possible complication.
After transurethral surgery, urethral stricture may develop. Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms occur. This is an internal view of the male reproductive system. This is an illustration of the male urinary tract. The female and male urinary tract are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra.