Since you asked:

My Laparoscopic robotic radical prostatectomy at the University of Washington Medical Center was a NON-EVENT. My biopsy revealed that the cancer had probably reached the surface of the prostate, & may have invaded the nerves running to the penis. When the surgeon offered the choice of nerve-sparing vs non-nerve-sparing, it took all of three seconds to decide. If you can't figure out what my decision was, you are prioritizing sex over life.

After the surgery I woke up with NO PAIN. There were five tiny bandages across my beltline. I walked with the nurse in that hospital that night with NO PAIN. The next morning they measured my vitals, removed a couple of tubes, & told me to get dressed & go home. I asked if I could have breakfast first (they said yes). They told me to visit the pharmacy on my way out. I waited at the curb for my ride home (with NO PAIN).

The next day I drove my car (with NO PAIN). The day after that I did my usual 1.5 mile walk (with NO PAIN), & resumed my daily activities.

A week later I visited the surgeon for a follow-up, where they removed the drain tube & the urethra catheter without pain.

It was the 2nd best operation I ever had. The best were my cataract surgeries.

I don't understand why some guys fear surgery. I think some are afraid of "losing control" under the anesthetic. I have a friend who doesn't even like local (awake) surgery. Well, welcome to getting old, assuming you want to get older & not go blind (like some of my relatives).