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My lesion is near the prostate capsule. Interestingly, my surgeon said that cryo is not good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298582/

Discussion: Focal Cryotherapy vs RARP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2025

I am glad it worked out well. How long did you wait for surgery after your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256553/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

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Posted: Mar 12, 2025

Agree 100%. My urologist, who stopped doing surgery, told me when picking a surgeon to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082425/

Discussion: Anyone have robotic prostate surgery done at a small hospital?

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Posted: Jun 7, 2024

My surgeon leaned toward radiation, telling me at 75 that I might be too old, &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1453518/

Discussion: Prostatectomy or Radiation? Lot of stress over which to choose

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Posted: Dec 5, 2025

@ray092271 Surgical technique definitely matters; the Hood Technique and others which preserve structures in the space...

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Discussion: Deciding between radiation and prostatectomy

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Posted: Mar 18 3:55pm

I wouldn't expect anything else from a surgeon. He is well respected in his field, but...

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Discussion: Rare Patient

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Posted: Mar 6 4:36pm

@edinmaryland Had the op almost 7 yrs ago. Had no lymphocoele since not a lot were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1502939/

Discussion: Anyone have lymphocele (lymphatic fluid) after prostratectomy?

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Posted: Feb 11 7:13am

Yes, the multi-care team at MD Anderson included ROs - they all recommended surgery. In fact,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284507/

Discussion: Weighing my surgery options (aka lost in the weeds)

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Posted: Apr 18, 2025

Jim, BOTH in one procedure? Wow, that seems like a very complicated surgery. You sound pleased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381760/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and still gathering information

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2025

See? And you planned for everything to go to shit….How f****ing GREAT is this??! Congratulations and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224473/

Discussion: D-Day + 1 hour after anesthesia has worn off

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Posted: Jan 29, 2025

My Mayo surgeon used the hood technique which I think spares the anterior facsial structures. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040927/

Discussion: Any experiences with pelvic fascia-sparing prostate surgery?

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Posted: Mar 27, 2024

Phoenix AZ. I had a great surgeon but don’t remember his name. The Mayo Clinic has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293246/

Discussion: How long did you wait for second (third) opinion ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Surgery is complicated because of healing. The fibrosis from the radiation is a huge problem. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369484/

Discussion: Is anyone going with hormone therapy alone?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I'd suggest asking the surgeon at Northwestern, based on your tests, whether he thinks he'll be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504047/

Discussion: Decipher risk: prostatectomy RP vs radiation.

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Posted: Feb 12 12:15pm

LOL, I had my prostatectomy 10 days ago. I spent 5 months researching my options, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494839/

Discussion: Are most surgeons using Hood technique or Retzius sparing RARP?

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Posted: Jan 31 10:14am

Surgery is sold by surgeons, radiation is sold by Radiologists, consult someone who does the Tulsa...

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Discussion: Was on active surveillance, now gleason 3+4: Any advice?

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Posted: Jan 5 2:28am

I would look him up online. Not sure about US, but many German doctors have their...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508050/

Discussion: How do I assess my surgeon’s experience?

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Posted: Feb 17 11:05am

"He said my husband’s age precluded surgery. My husband is a very healthy 83. We don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495062/

Discussion: Grade 5 prostate Cancer: Is this a death sentence?

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Posted: Jan 31 1:43pm

kjacko - Best of luck with your surgery and I pray all goes well. I assume...

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Discussion: Why did you choose surgery instead of radiation or vise versa?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

If you're talking to the surgeon, don't be shy to ask how many of these surgeries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133276/

Discussion: Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

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Posted: Aug 30, 2024

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