TULSA-PRO Whole gland treatment: Erection recovery expectations?

I am sorry, I have no valuable information to share regarding ED, but would you mind sharing what was your gleason score and where did you have TULSA done ? It is pretty new procedure so maybe not many members here had it and can share experience.

Thanks in advance.

Not sure if this is helpful to you, but I had a 65-70% ablation, not whole gland, 7 months ago, and my erections were normal as soon as the catheter was removed, however my orgasms are dry.

I had TULSA PRO done last Nov. I had three cores showing cancer. The MRI the Dr. showed me looked like the whole gland was ablated, I'll ask about that in June when I go back for follow up. My erection may be better than before the procedure. It will take a little while to gain confidence that it will work. Viagra works really well for me. One pill will last a couple of days or more. I also have a dry orgasm. My Dr. told me that is normal after the procedure.

I've heard from quite a few men who've had ablation and its been a real quick return for them too. However, I've not spoken directly to anyone who did whole gland or both sides like I did... my Doc still acts confident that I will return to a normal baseline but how else would he act? Of course a Google search will give a response of 3-6 months... Still, hearing from a real person with similar experiences would be nice. Thanks for responding and I'm so happy it went well for you..

How long before you started seeing good responses to stimulation/erections post procedure?

I had mine done in Dallas TX at Texas Prostate. Doctor Cochran is the urologist who does all the TULSA PROs. He had a radical prostatectomy himself 20 years ago and is a huge believer in this as a viable option if you meet the criteria. Ie.. your prostate is within workable size parameters (60 and under), your PSA is under 20 and your cancer is confined. Then he's also working directly with Dr. Chopra who pioneered the procedure. Dr. Chopra actually sat in on my procedure. He's a really nice man. If you have interest I'm sure I can help facilitate getting a way for some of you to have contact with him. Let me know. Good luck in your journey.

@btmason70, I encourage you to also review past discussions on Tulsa-Pro, using the group search. I would start here;
- Tulsa Pro - share your experiences https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tulsa-pro-initial-experience/

See all https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/

Similarly, you can search for discussions related to incontinence, ED. Kegels and more.

How is your recovery going now, 2 weeks later?

I had erections right after getting the catheter removed, two weeks. It gets a little better with time.

Thanks so much for the info - I just found it, so sorry for the late "thank you" post.
Wishing you complete and forever healing from PC :).

Well Good Afternoon All, I had about 75% ablation at the Busch Center in Alpharetta Georgia on 02 17 2026. Dr. Busch is a much experienced dedicated ( I happened to be TULSA number 555 for the Good Doctor) Committed perfectionist. Nice guy, advanced sense of humor, entire staff are the kind of people one would enjoy having as neighbors. While I am here, Thank You All Again.

I'm 72. Previously led an active lifestyle and intend to restart Tai Chi and rebuilding my now beat up frame in seven more days. I said six months recovery time and then a gentle return to normal and I intend to do just that.

I had a Aortic Valve replacement about one year prior to TULSA and University Alabama Birmingham Medical saved my bacon. Well, maybe I shouldn't say that as the the new valve is a little porker valve. Thank you Little Pig whom Generously Sacrificed in order that I may survive.

Post TULSA I had the usual bleeding, sloughing, ( far more than I expected) , and my scrotum swelled about like a cantaloup and now I walk like a bow legged Cowboy but am working on getting that straightened out.
I guess my days as a Track sprinter have concluded?

My last PSA test score before TULSA was 29. I thought then I needed to make my final plans. More recently that score was well under one.
The plan is to do another PSA on the 13th of this month. Burn incense, chant, Pray, any help is much appreciated.

Would I do this again? Absolutely.

I have been silent for six months and for a Fellow that is Loquacious by nature thats hard.

If any have questions please ask.

Best Regards to All and Those You Love

David