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Recovery of RARP vs biopsy

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: 6 hours ago | Replies (10)

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@ricardo7

Recovery after surgery is more lengthy than post biopsy. From my experience, I had RARP almost 6 weeks ago. It took about 3 weeks for the stomach and stitches to feel better. Bruises starting coming out during the first week but they weren’t as painful as the biopsy ones. The painful bits post op were reduced flexibility and changing position. I found sleeping on my back was better but I had started to do this prior to the op. Do light exercise as soon as you can but don’t push it. Reply if you want any more feedback. NB it gets better - be patient. Good luck

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Didn’t they do your surgery laparoscopically with just 3 small holes in the stomach? I remember only being uncomfortable for a couple of days, minimal bruising if any. I had no problem sleeping on my side and by three weeks I was back to normal.

I was 62 at the time so that may be a factor in healing more quickly.