[Postoperative problems and after-care in post-radical-prostatectomy patients].

Essential components of tumor follow-up in prostate cancer patients are considered to be the determination of PSA in combination with digital rectal examination, and abdominal together with transurethral ultrasonography. Depending upon the symptoms presenting, additional specialist urological examinations, such as urine flow measurement and cystoscopy may be indicated. The follow-up should be carried out every three months in the first postoperative year, every 6 months in the following years, and annually thereafter.