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Open prostatectomy: How was your healing and recovery?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Feb 27 9:15am | Replies (37)

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What part of the world are you in? When you say open, are you meaning they are going to open you up to take the prostate out? Have you gone for a second opinion from a center of excellence like the Mayo, MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering or other cancer specialist centers?
As other have said, the new procedures are so much better for you and less chance for complications.

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Yes. It will be open and at Mayo. The articles I’m reading say that both procedures have similar outcomes while, as you noted, the robotic surgery is less invasive. The skill of the surgeon is of paramount importance. I am at peace as I anticipate this journey ahead. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts. Thank you.