Surgery in June, based on the recommendation of surgeon (John Ward) and ROs at MD Anderson. I have existing urinary issues that they felt made me a poor candidate for radiation.

I am wearing myself out trying to decide between Dr. Ward and Ronney Abaza in Columbus, OH. Ward uses a Retzius-sparing technique and Abaza takes an anterior hood approach - both seem to have similarly good early continence outcomes. I really liked Dr. Ward but the Houston logistics are a pain whereas Columbus is drivable and Dr. Abaza has done 6,000+ da Vinci prostatectomies. Cleveland Clinic is a last-minute dark horse based on a work insurance benefit I recently discovered that will pay for travel, lodging, and treatment. I requested a consultation with Jihad Kaouk but if he's not able to see me reasonably quickly, I'll probably forego that option. Clear as mud?