I prefer to think of it as the surgeon is partially right and partially wrong -- fuzzy logic. There are not only two answers to the question. Also an individual doesn't know where on the spectrum of 'PFE benefits' that they lie until, or if, they give PFE a try.

I think that variations in both amount and location of tissue removed during RARP combined with slight anatomical variations in each of us also play a role. An attitude of "let's try it to see if it works for me" may develop if incontinence persists, but like many of us are acutely aware, there's no guarantee of results -- be hopeful yet keep expectations reasonable.

OT: after five years of trying many methods of dealing with ED, I finally chose surgery and am pleased with the results.