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Laparoscopic prostatectomy?

Posted by peterj116 @peterj116, Sep 11 4:04pm

I just read the letter from the surgeon to my GP.
I'm having "a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy".
Does that mean it's not a robotic procedure?

If not, what's the difference in terms of procedure & outcome?

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johnoclark | @johnoclark | Sep 20 4:22pm

It’s not robotic. Robotic laparoscopic outcomes are much better than manual laparoscopic.

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | Sep 20 4:35pm
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Without an erection?

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People who have radiation seldom lose their ability to get an erection.

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johnoclark | @johnoclark | Sep 20 4:41pm
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People who have radiation seldom lose their ability to get an erection.

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What if the radiation damages the nerves?

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | Sep 20 4:44pm

Let’s see what other people have heard about it. From what I’ve heard, it’s not been a problem, or the problem only lasted a short time

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johnoclark | @johnoclark | Sep 20 5:04pm
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People who have radiation seldom lose their ability to get an erection.

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Did you answer on the correct subject?

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jeffmarc | @jeffmarc | Sep 20 5:09pm
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Did you answer on the correct subject?

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I’m just saying other people may know about problems getting an erection after radiation. I have not heard of it as a regular incident.

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