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@wheel1
Our doctor did not say that it is "so much better", he just said that HE personalty finds it more useful since he can reach more places in pelvic area in a better angle - he personally prefers it even though he knows to use both. He is one of the best surgeons that there are in the USA and he was a founder of the whole prostate care center in a major CA hospital, so I do not questions his opinion or expertise. : )
My husband had VERY fast recovery in every aspect, zero pain, zero discomfort, was able to sit up, get up from bed next day without any problems or pain, and had full continence at 4 mos post op without PT classes. He was working full time after 2 weeks and 2 startups on a side, so yes - he was and is very happy with results.
Also, care in German hospitals is world class, it can not even be compared, but that is another story. 😉
The United States has the highest number of hospital-associated infections among high-income nations. Still, it was very beneficial to stay one extra day and have professional care and to make sure that all is top notch back to normal before heading home. He was in beautiful room, alone , with huge plasma TV, special leg massage devices, nice view, great menu and even big seating area for me and my daughter to relax and make him company at all hours. 😎 I made friends with nurses and got a BUNCH of stuff to bring home for easier recovery - all in all, time well spent ; ).
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@surftohealth88
I am sorry that you seem to believe I am disparaging past procedure technique’s like your husband may have had done. I am not. That was and primarily still is the standard of care for prostate surgery, but it is changing and patients need to know. As I have repeatedly said, using a multi port robotic does not take away a surgeon’s ability to perform an outstanding procedure, but not using the latest technology and techniques can affect side effect and recovery outcomes. I understand you are satisfied and your husband that he was able to achieve continence at 4 months. That is terrific considering how long it does take others, up to a year or not at all. Your surgeon may be one of the best in the US but I just don’t accept any surgeon today saying 4 months is better than 1, 2, or 3 days. That alone on that one side effect is a game changer. Nothing is mentioned of the other major side effect ED. Through out history medical advances get better. You certainly accept what you are generally currently offered and many do not conduct other research. Someone having double or triple bypass surgery and going home the next day, is not because of insurance today, but the extraordinary advancement’s in the procedure. Someone in the past that took several days to go home does not mean that the procedure was bad in the past in any manner, as an older prostate procedure , it just means the procedure’s are getting better with medical advancements.