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My urologist thinks that he can cure my prostate cancer if I undergo a radical prostatectomy. How long does it take to perform such a surgery?

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My urologist thinks that he can cure my prostate cancer if I undergo a radical prostatectomy. How long does it take to perform such a surgery?

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A1: A retropubic radical prostatectomy (where the prostate is removed through an incision in the lower abdomen) takes two to four hours to perform. A2: A laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (where the prostate is removed with the help of a camera through smaller incisions done in the abdomen) takes about two to six hours to perform.