I had NS RARP at Mayo Phoenix 06/2024 at age 70. Here's some questions to consider asking:
-- will I have nerve sparing RARP? Said another way, will you be able to spare my nerves?
-- for my specific case, what are my odd's of incontinence and ED, immediately and 1 year after surgery?
-- how many of these surgeries have you done and what are your numbers for incontinence & ED?
-- After surgery am I a candidate for penile rehab med's such as low dose (5 mg) daily Cialis? When would it start?
-- Is there any benefit to my outcomes if I lose some weight and/or exercise before the surgery?
-- What will be my physical restrictions and how long before I can resume normal activities after surgery?
One thing I want to mention is that during my pre-surgery meeting with the nurse practitioner she discussed various post-surgery stuff like what supplies to get, avoiding constipation after surgery, etc. I got the non-stimulative laxative she recommended and then I tried it a week before surgery to see how I tolerated it. That really paid dividends as I used it (with confidence) after surgery, strictly followed their diet recommendations, and never had any constipation after surgery. You really want to avoid straining during bowel movements right after surgery while the stitches are healing. If they don't mention this, be sure to ask. Best wishes.