First off not a Dr, just an old guy who had surgery for prostate cancer.
When a person has a radical proctectomy, there are options. One is non nerve sparing where all of the nerves on the prostate are removed. The second opinion that I received from the Dr at Dana Farber was that he told me he'd only do non nerve sparing.
If they remove the all the nerves you will never have a natural erection again. Then its Trimix or an implant, is my understanding.
I chose the Beth Israel Hospital as they told me they could do nerve sparing but likely only partial. And that's what I have one set of nerves is intact and the other side only half the nerve bundle was saved. I do get nocturnal erections and can get a partial erection but not firm enough for intercourse. Then I rely on Trimix, which for me works well.
The TENS unit pads attach by my ankle. Your PT should be able to show you proper placement on your ankle. I purchased one at Amazon, the Auvon Rechargeable for $29.00, and it works well.
I also use bio-feedback but the unit is in my PT's office.
There's a decent book that helped me a bit -- https://www.ebay.com/p/246975819 "Life After Prostatectomy" .
And I was mostly continent after about 15 months.
Kegels 3-4 times a day, yes there's an app for that.
Good luck and please happy to answer any questions that may help you.
Again just my experience, everyone has different experiences.
thanks again I do not understand what the TENS unit is. Is it a trainer for pelvic floor muscle rehab ( Kegels) ?
I am trying to get my own biofeedback handheld device the one I will likely get has an internal sensor (rectal probe) which my pt says is much better than electrodes on the skin. I know it is a lot of money but if it can help me get better sooner.
did you need to get the partial nerve sparing because the cancer was also outside of the prostrate?? thanks very much