robot laparoscopic suprapubic prostatectomy possible open

Is that equivalent to "robot simple prostatectomy"?

No, please the information above.
Robotic simple prostatectomy and robotrobot laparoscopic suprapubic prostatectomy are not the same operation.
Robotic simple prostatectomy is a minimally invasive procedure performed through the abdomen, typically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Robotrobot laparoscopic suprapubic prostatectomy involves a similar approach but may be used in specific cases, such as when the prostate is enlarged or when other procedures are not suitable.
Both procedures utilize robotic technology to enhance precision and minimize complications, but they differ in the specific conditions they address and the surgical approach used.
In summary, while both procedures utilize robotic technology, they serve different clinical purposes and involve different surgical techniques.

My procedure was the robotic simple prostatectomy 6/7/2021 I was 77 at the time. The good news was that it was for BPH and no cancer was found. On the other side I still have urgency and frequency, but it has been minimized. The doctors love to tell you that you will urinate like you are 30 again and that is true. I do that, but that’s aside. The bad news is that I no longer have the ability to ejaculate. I have all the sensations and feelings, but no product. My advice is that you get a guaranteed that they will not do this to you. And maybe get the guarantee in writing. I hope this information is helpful. God bless you.

Hello, @captboat,
Thank you for taking the time to respond to my concern; your comments are greatly appreciated. I am happy that they did not find cancer, but I wish you could have had a better outcome. Therefore, I hope that as time passes, your symptoms will improve.
I am 72 and at the point where I need to consider more than just the pills (which make me feel goofy, cause shakes, and make me tired) and the catheter that I currently have.
With that said, as I consider your comments and my research on this operation, I have made an appointment with the urologist for this Thursday to discuss alternative options. This procedure is too invasive and has many unknowns. The recovery itself is a little scary, too.
You have no idea how much I appreciate your input. It really helped with my final decision. I hope you stay healthy.

@wj05 I too had robot simple prostatectomy. Short story, don't judge the results for about a year and I like my results. Still have a bit of urgency, but triggered by things that are well known to cause urgency like coffee and carbonated beverages. Highly recommend you watch a bunch of YouTube videos, because there are a lot of choices to 'open up the pee channel' as my urologist likes to say. My prostate was big and robot simple is the procedure for a large prostate. Robot simple is likely to be one and done for me.

Hi @arichards3 Thank you for your input. I am very happy that this procedure works for you, and I understand the results can vary. As I mentioned, I have been dealing with this problem for over 40 years and researching treatments and operations for just as long. I hope that by the time my grandson reaches this age, the medical community will have found a better way to treat or resolve this condition. Wishing you continued good health!

I am glad I could offer a little hope. After talking with my wife we agreed the recovery was quite manageable and took about 4to 6 weeks for full recovery.
Best wishes to you and your decision, we will be praying for you.

I had greenlight ablation surgery for an undersized prostate and ended up with the same results as you. I also have difficulty maintaining my erection since the procedure.

I had an implant 12/23.

I had HOLEP about a month ago. The main problem is still pain and burning while urinating. A urine culture came out ok. Any advice?