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robot laparoscopic suprapubic prostatectomy possible open
Men's Health | Last Active: Aug 5, 2025 | Replies (12)Comment receiving replies
My procedure was the robotic simple prostatectomy 6/7/2021 I was 77 at the time. The good news was that it was for BPH and no cancer was found. On the other side I still have urgency and frequency, but it has been minimized. The doctors love to tell you that you will urinate like you are 30 again and that is true. I do that, but that’s aside. The bad news is that I no longer have the ability to ejaculate. I have all the sensations and feelings, but no product. My advice is that you get a guaranteed that they will not do this to you. And maybe get the guarantee in writing. I hope this information is helpful. God bless you.
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I had greenlight ablation surgery for an undersized prostate and ended up with the same results as you. I also have difficulty maintaining my erection since the procedure.
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Hello, @captboat,
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my concern; your comments are greatly appreciated. I am happy that they did not find cancer, but I wish you could have had a better outcome. Therefore, I hope that as time passes, your symptoms will improve.
I am 72 and at the point where I need to consider more than just the pills (which make me feel goofy, cause shakes, and make me tired) and the catheter that I currently have.
With that said, as I consider your comments and my research on this operation, I have made an appointment with the urologist for this Thursday to discuss alternative options. This procedure is too invasive and has many unknowns. The recovery itself is a little scary, too.
You have no idea how much I appreciate your input. It really helped with my final decision. I hope you stay healthy.