Does a prostatic cyst require surgery?

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on April 25, 2025
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Whether patients with prostate cysts need surgical treatment mainly depends on the specific size of the cyst and whether it causes discomfort symptoms. If the cyst is relatively small and the patient does not have any discomfort symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, if the cyst is relatively large, causing discomfort during urination, severely leading to difficulty in urination, or even urinary retention, surgical treatment can be considered. Generally, cyst puncture and aspiration might be performed first to relieve the pressure of the cyst on the urethra and improve symptoms. If the effects of puncture and aspiration are not satisfactory, surgical removal of the cyst may be considered.

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What does lower abdominal pain due to a prostate cyst mean?

If the prostate cyst is very small, there are no symptoms. However, sometimes a prostate cyst may be accompanied by prostatitis, presenting symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, incomplete urination, and pain in the bladder area, perineum, or sacral region. If the prostate cyst is relatively large, it can compress the internal opening of the urethra, causing difficulty in urination, and even acute urinary retention. During acute urinary retention, the patient may also experience abdominal pain. When the prostate cyst is large, it can also compress the rectum, causing difficulty in defecation. Therefore, lower abdominal pain is not necessarily caused by a prostate cyst, and it is best to undergo further examination to determine the specific cause.

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Can a prostate cyst be a tumor?

Prostate cysts are a benign condition of the prostate and are not malignant tumors. The appearance of prostate cysts is mainly due to blockage of the prostate ducts, which gradually form over time. Most patients do not experience discomfort, and prostate cysts are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations in physical check-ups. Prostate cysts without symptoms do not require special treatment. If a patient experiences symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete bladder emptying, improvements can be made through warm water sitz baths or local massage. If the cyst is large enough to compress the urethra, causing urinary retention, surgery is recommended to remove the cyst and restore the flow of urination.

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Can prostate cysts affect fertility?

Prostate cysts do not affect male fertility issues, as the major factor influencing male fertility is sperm quality. If you are concerned about fertility, it is advisable to visit the urology department of a hospital for a routine semen analysis to ensure there are no issues with sperm quality. As long as the sperm quality is fine, there is no need to worry about fertility. Most patients with prostate cysts do not experience any discomfort and do not require special treatment. However, some larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, or complete blockage of the urethra causing urinary retention. In such cases, surgery to remove the cyst may be considered to restore normal urine flow.

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Can prostate cysts turn into cancer?

Prostate cysts and prostate cancer are not causally related. The causes, clinical manifestations, and prognoses of these two diseases are completely different. Prostate cysts are benign and generally do not significantly affect the patient; most patients do not have any discomfort, so prostate cysts will not turn into prostate cancer. If a prostate cyst is diagnosed, regular follow-up ultrasound examinations to monitor the specific size and changes of the cyst are sufficient; there is no need to worry about the cyst transforming into cancer. If the cyst is large and presses against the urethra, causing urinary discomfort, local heat application or warm water sitz baths can be considered to alleviate the symptoms.

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Does a prostatic cyst require surgery?

Whether patients with prostate cysts need surgical treatment mainly depends on the specific size of the cyst and whether it causes discomfort symptoms. If the cyst is relatively small and the patient does not have any discomfort symptoms, no special treatment is necessary. However, if the cyst is relatively large, causing discomfort during urination, severely leading to difficulty in urination, or even urinary retention, surgical treatment can be considered. Generally, cyst puncture and aspiration might be performed first to relieve the pressure of the cyst on the urethra and improve symptoms. If the effects of puncture and aspiration are not satisfactory, surgical removal of the cyst may be considered.