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Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Mar 18 4:54pm | Replies (40)

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@someotherguy

Thank you! I will check that video out. @tuckerp do you think robotic vs non-robotic would have changed your functionality outcome? I'm saying because that's what my surgeon says and your conditions and mine before surgery are similar.

(He also says that both bundles can be spared, so... His confidence is what makes me consider surgery. Had he said to me my functionality is at high risk, I'm not sure if my decision would be the same)

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I probably got my letters crossed up. Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) . I have had many say I was crazy for doing the surgery. Mayo clinic phoenix in 2019 did not take Medicare. They now take Medicare but not advantage plans. I went with a Banner network private practice surgeon that operates out of senior community. He was one of the few doing ultrasound treatment. I had to convince him to do removal. He seemed a good choice. I have since had Mayo review all his work. I felt I was also a good candidate. 6'2" 200# with a muscular build. No other issues. No ED issues. I have said on this site that my only regret would have been having the surgery at Mayo. I would most likely not change the decision. Pick a center of excellence. Not many Dr. are going to tell you they dont have confidence. You like me probably have a little time to make sure with a second opinion or third. I did not. I also decided not to cloud my mind. I wanted it gone. Never thinking that I could be one of the 15%.