Prostatectomy - Radical at Central & Northeastern PA Mount Nittany
A radical prostatectomy is a procedure in which the prostate gland and surrounding tissue are removed surgically. An incision is made in the lower belly (most common) or groin and the prostate is removed. Lymph nodes are also often removed and tested for cancer. A prostatectomy involving an incision in the lower belly is called retropubic and when the incision is made in the groin, it is called perineal and often has shorter recovery time. The radical prostatectomy is often an effective method of treating prostate cancer in its early stages. Possible complications include erectile problems and urinary incontinence.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Prostatectomy - Radical at Central & Northeastern PA Mount Nittany Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
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Mount Nittany Hospital is located at
1800 East Park Avenue,
State College
Contact Mount Nittany Hospital
by phone: 814-231-7000
by email: http://www.mountnittany.org/body.cfm?id=239
online at: http://www.mountnittany.org/
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 28 | 2.6 |
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$16860 |
| 2006 | 22 | 2.9 |
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$17943 |
| 2005 | 16 | 2.6 |
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$15437 |
| 2004 | 21 | 2.5 |
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$14980 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
