On the occasion of Prostate Health Daywhich is celebrated throughout Europe every September 15, Dr. Sven Petryhead of Urology Department and expert in Robotic surgery at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital warns that from the age of 50, the probability of developing prostate disorders increases considerably and that by the age of 60, 40% of men have a focus linked to prostate cancer.
The most common prostate disorders
According to Dr. Sven Petry, the three most common prostate disorders are: prostatitis, i.e. infection of the prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer.
Although these disorders are not related to each other, share some symptoms. “Hyperplasia and sometimes prostate cancer can cause difficulty urinatingdue to the pressure that enlarged prostate “Exercises on the urethra,” says Dr. Petry. “In the case of prostatitis, the symptoms are different, such as high fever, pain during urination and ejaculation, due to acute inflammation of the gland.”
The importance of prevention and early detection
Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly, allowing many patients to be diagnosed at an early stage. “When it’s caught early, the likelihood of cure is very, very high,” says Dr. Petry. To do this, experts recommend performing regular exams such as PSA test and digital rectal examespecially in men over 45 years old.
Although there are no specific preventative measures for prostate cancer, urology specialists agree that taking a healthy lifestyle is the key“A balanced diet, rich in Mediterranean foods and low in fat, as well as physical exercise, an active sex life, avoiding tobacco and moderate alcohol consumption, are universal recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer in general,” advises Dr. Péry.
Quirónsalud Torrevieja is a pioneer in the use of robotic surgery
The Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital has a wide experience in handling robotic surgerysince fifteen years ago he was one of the pioneer hospitals at the national level in the implementation and training of its surgeons in the use of this technology.
As Dr. Sven Petry explains, thanks to the da Vinci robotic surgery system, the Quirónsalud Torrevieja hospital offers the best treatment with the best results to patients with prostate cancer who require radical prostatectomy.
Regarding the multiple advantages, the specialist underlines a greater recovery of urinary continence as well as complete recovery of erectile function with a higher rate compared to traditional surgery.
“Another of its advantages is speed patient recovery who, after his discharge, can lead a completely normal life in four weeks,” concludes the specialist in urological robotic surgery at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital.
More information about urological robotic surgery in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQro4nE21Ok&t=1s
Quirónsalud in the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia
Quirónsalud has a multitude of existing centres in the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia, forming a leading group at the forefront of medicine with people at its epicentre.
Quirónsalud positions itself at the forefront of private healthcare in the Valencian Community and Murcia in terms of technological equipment, as well as comfort and benefits for both the patient and the professionals who provide their services in its centers.
About Quirónsalud
Quirónsalud is the leading healthcare group in Spain and, with its parent company Fresenius-Helios, also in Europe. In addition to its activity in Spain, Quirónsalud is also present in Latin America. In total, it has more than 50,000 professionals distributed in more than 180 healthcare centers, including 57 hospitals with more than 8,000 hospital beds. It has the most advanced technology and a large team of highly specialized professionals of international prestige. Among its centers are the Jiménez Díaz Foundation University Hospital, the Teknon Medical Center, Ruber Internacional, the Quirónsalud University Hospital in Madrid, the Quirónsalud Hospital in Barcelona, the Dexeus University Hospital, the Policlínica Gipuzkoa, the General University Hospital of Catalonia, the Quirónsalud Sagrado Corazón Hospital, etc.
The Group works in favour of education (ten of its hospitals are university hospitals) and medical-scientific research (it has the FJD Health Research Institute, accredited by the Secretary of State for Research, Development and Innovation).
Likewise, its health service is organized into transversal units and networks that allow it to optimize the experience accumulated in the different centers and the clinical translation of its research. Currently, Quirónsalud is developing a multitude of research projects throughout Spain and many of its centers are carrying out cutting-edge work in this field, being pioneers in different specialties such as oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology and neurology, among others.
