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My husband's surgeon was trained to do both but he preferred to use multi port. He let us choose which one we wanted to do and we decided on multi port. Recovery was ultra fast, incontinence resolved at 4 mos and ED recovering well. There is zero change in penis length, or anything else. My guess is that it is all about surgeon's level of expertise and not so much about number of ports, as is the case with any other surgery.
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We’re all here to support one another and share our experiences.
You shared your story, and Wheel1 shared his. Everyone can take in the information and decide what feels right for them. I don’t think the number of ports is really the key issue—he’s simply trying to provide information based on his experience.
There are newer surgical techniques that can allow for immediate continence while also preserving nerves. In your husband’s case, it took about four months for the incontinence to resolve. In my case, it was very different—my leakage stopped completely four days after the catheter was removed—and I’d like to share that perspective as well. For me, the number of ports (single vs. multiple) isn’t what mattered most
My surgeon used an approach from behind the bladder (through the pouch of Douglas), which avoids disturbing the Retzius space. From what I understand, this can help support earlier—sometimes immediate—urinary control.
I agree with you that a lot comes down to the surgeon’s level of expertise.