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I saw your comment about testicle removal and I dont believe that is an option with any of the treatments. ADT as I understand sort of chemically castrates you but it will come back. Also as Jeff pointed out in either case, most everyone on here is following due to a problem. I opted for nerve sparring removal at a healthy 68. If I would have followed my oncologist advice I believe I would have been continent and no ED. The surgery and catheter are nothing to worry about. You have 3 small holes in your abdomen and the catheter is in for a week. They remove it in the Dr office. 2-3 weeks your wanting to do more than you should. They will remove the lymph glands and seminal vesicles. You will not have any fluid with an orgasm.

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While getting your testicles removed is an option, Most people are not on ADT for life. Have your testicles removed and you are effectively on ADT for life unless you get testosterone injections.

Here’s a link to the experience somebody had removing their testicles, not a positive life after.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526325/
I think I had five holes after the robot assisted prostatectomy. Other people have mentioned having five as well. I guess it just depends on the Surgeon, I suspect if they use fewer holes, they must have a larger middle opening..