I’m 74 and in great shape. I chose to have RLP at Mayo Jax in July. Surgery went well, and I’ve had zero complications post surgery. Regained continence in a few weeks. Had four of 12 biopsy results that were positive; high Gleasons - two eights and two nines. My doc strongly advised getting it out of me before anything spread. Had PET, MRI, and nuclear bone scan prior. All negative. Had 13 pelvic lymph nodes, vans deferens, and seminal vesicles removed also. All negative. Clear margins.

I am very happy with my choice but everyone is different. I went into it with no preconceived notions and felt total peace of mind with surgery. My thinking was/is “get this mess out of me asap!” Had my first post-op PSA two weeks ago: < .1 which my Dr classified as “undetectable.”

I second what another person said, “ don’t pay us any attention!” None of us are doctors, and we have zero credibility in making any recommendations for other people’s very serious health decisions. Do what makes you feel most comfortable. There are several options but not everyone is the right one for every person.

I would offer two pieces of advice, neither of which are medical: seek the Lord’s guidance and get comfortable with whatever decision you make because you are going to have to live (or die) with it. God bless and best wishes!