How good is Mayo Jacksonville for RARP?

Posted by topf @topf, Apr 4 7:19pm

Have you made goid experiences? If so, with which urologist? Do you know how many RARPs they performed and their statistics on ED/incontinence?

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keywest19 | @keywest19 | Apr 4 7:49pm

I had a RALP there in Sept 2023. Excellent care. Dr. Ram Pathak was my doctor

topf | @topf | Apr 5 1:35pm

Thank you, @keywest19. Anyone else been there, given that this is a Mayo forum?

keywest19 | @keywest19 | Apr 5 4:22pm

There are others on here. I forgot to mention that I was dry after catheter removal. In fact, I stocked up on pads prior to surgery but ended up donating them to Goodwill. Took me about 8-9 months for erections to return with the help of viagra. I was 59 at the time of surgery with hypertension and type 2 diabetes so that probably slowed my erection recovery. I'm very blessed. I know some have troubles for years after. I attribute my dryness and erectile recovery to prayers and Dr. Pathaks techniques. I believe he's the best.

topf | @topf | Apr 5 4:57pm

I am very glad for you. I imagine they were able to do full nerve sparing.

keywest19 | @keywest19 | Apr 5 5:15pm

In reply to @topf "I am very glad for you. I imagine they were able to do full nerve sparing." + (show)

He did. There is a huge difference between Mayo and my local provider in Savannah.

topf | @topf | Apr 5 7:34pm

Vood for you. I son’t be so lucky but still hoping on partial nerve-sparing in one and full on the other side.

keywest19 | @keywest19 | Apr 5 7:57pm

In reply to @topf "Vood for you. I son’t be so lucky but still hoping on partial nerve-sparing in one..." + (show)

Playing for a successful treatment for you. Hope everything goes well with which ever treatment you choose and the cancer is eradicated.

keywest19 | @keywest19 | Apr 5 8:02pm

In reply to @topf "Vood for you. I son’t be so lucky but still hoping on partial nerve-sparing in one..." + (show)

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