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Urology (Expert Forum)
PSA level after surgery
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 08, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 08, 2004 12:00AM
I agree that there is no set time to obtain a reliable PSA reading post-surgery. Looking at the literature and opinions, you are correct in that they vary from 6 weeks to 3 months.
Studies show that a PSA of greater than 0.2 is suggestive of an elevation. Your level is under that - however I would continue to obtain serial values and continue close follow-up with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Studies show that a PSA of greater than 0.2 is suggestive of an elevation. Your level is under that - however I would continue to obtain serial values and continue close follow-up with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
Member Comments
by joanne449472, Aug 13, 2008 05:10PM
A related discussion, PSA 1.5 - 7 WEEKS AFTER SURGERY was started.
