What are the advantages of non-surgical seed implantation as compared to other treatment options?
Seed implantation is associated with lower rates of impotence and incontinence compared to traditional treatments, such as radical prostatectomy and external beam radiation. For most patients, seed implantation is a one-time, non-surgical, low-impact procedure. Patients can return to normal activity, including work, within one to three days with little or no pain. Radical prostatectomy patients remain in the hospital for 4-10 days and require weeks of recovery at home. External beam radiation patients must visit a radiation treatment center almost daily over a seven to eight week period.
