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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)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 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.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 10:14am

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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

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 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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17 11:05am

@bwjb The “possibly” means that it all depends on how the rectal healing progresses. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517651/

Discussion: Has anyone on here experienced a recto-urethral fistula?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 7:28am

"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?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 1:43pm

Thank you for these ideas. Meeting the RO and surgeon on Thursday. The RO has ordered...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223825/

Discussion: Radiation vs surgery: What criteria did you use to choose?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

That's for that, guys. I'll be seeing the surgeon soon, but I get a feeling he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186802/

Discussion: Sling, or artificial urinary sphincter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952776/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Is the american urological association has a very nice state-of-the-art recommendations that surgeon should give to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1393055/

Discussion: Appointment with Dr. before surgery

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

I had it done in Lee county Florida by Dr Kline best surgeon ever. I doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231643/

Discussion: Upcoming Second biopsy: Nervous but better prepared this time

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2025

I had the same concern for my husband. He was Gleason 8 in August but wasn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450393/

Discussion: Should I be concerned about waiting 2 1/2 months for RRP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Had my RP two years ago In November. Surgeon walked in and took the catheter out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376750/

Discussion: Any tips for catheter removal day ? : )

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

@koji480 Thanks for your input and experience with the AUS. My experience is very similar. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1474070/

Discussion: Is pain better with Artificial Urinary Sphincter (AUS) than catheter?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 4 8:06am

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