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How different is the recovery from surgery (RARP) compared to biopsy?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Nov 20 3:30pm | Replies (15)
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@jeffmarc

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.

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ricardo7 | @ricardo7 | Nov 18 4:08pm

I had 6 holes, the biggest central one near the navel, the rest in a circle. The stitches were tender but not painful.The bruises were most visible on the upper legs. The abdomen was sore due to invasive surgery but I have healed fairly well, I am normally fairly fit. I was a bit sore on one side for side sleeping for about 3 weeks. Back sleeping was easier with the catheter. I guess we had different robots. But it’s useful to get feedback for others.

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