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@heavyphil Great meta analysis. Constant more evaluations as it becomes done more. I agree on this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555231/

Discussion: Newer surgery technique: da Vinci SP (single-port robot-assisted)

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Posted: 4 days ago

That is an EXCELLENT book! I bought that for my husband prior to his surgery. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397297/

Discussion: Has anyone tried therapy prior to RARP to prepare for incontinence

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Posted: Sep 20, 2025

@surftohealth88 -- I agree that going to a PT is best, but many people can learn...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1424648/

Discussion: Any good videos showing how to do Kegel exercises?

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Posted: Oct 27, 2025

Thanks for this, @survivor5280 You wrote, "I'm surprised you did them so soon after your surgery"....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266611/

Discussion: Incontinence Improvement with Pelvic PT?

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Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Not really advice so much as what I've read over time. Although kegels absolutely help a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967827/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I had two Transrectal Biopsies and was given massive amounts of Antibiotics each time. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381253/

Discussion: Transperineal vs Transrectal biopsy

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Posted: Aug 28, 2025

Short answer "yes" and you have already received some good input. For me, constant kegels and/or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458584/

Discussion: Is it normal for incontinence severity to come and go?

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Posted: Dec 11, 2025

Sorry for your situation. There is hope! I strongly and respectfully suggest pelvic floor therapy. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127734/

Discussion: Persistent urgency even after urinating, 3 months after prostatectomy

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Posted: Aug 20, 2024

If helpful, I met with a urologist at Mayo recently and asked his recommended approach to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968044/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

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Posted: Nov 20, 2023

I don’t have pain, but serious discomfort in the abdomen from the incisions. I am wearing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741693/

Discussion: Had Radical Prostatectomy last week: What are next steps?

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Posted: Aug 25, 2022

@vcsurvivor59 hi I had my surgery on 12 Sept catheter out on 19 sept I start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1429533/

Discussion: 7 weeks after Prostatectomy and still waking up a lot to pee.

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Posted: Nov 3, 2025

I had NS RARP last year at age 70. I strictly followed the instructions pre &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1443305/

Discussion: Any experience with Robotic assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP)?

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Posted: Nov 20, 2025

One word of caution. When I decided on surgery my Gleason score was 3+4 =7 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146000/

Discussion: How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?

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Posted: Sep 23, 2024

We can only relate our experiences, there are some commonalities but it's really different for everyone....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219440/

Discussion: Year of Firsts: Your Experiences

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Posted: Jan 23, 2025

Part 2: I did 4 weeks of PT/Kegels. RALP on 8/23, & started with diapers for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761850/

Discussion: Stage 4 prostate cancer treatment options

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Posted: Oct 16, 2022

Your husband's Urologist can write a prescription for pelvic floor therapy with a physical therapist after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174445/

Discussion: Any suggestions for the wife on how to support my husband?

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Posted: Nov 16, 2024

Hey @hbnapu Sorry to hear about the persistence of this issue. If you had RP just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846067/

Discussion: Living with Prostate Cancer: Meet others & introduce yourself

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Posted: Apr 20, 2023

These pelvic floor exercises seem to work for some but not others. I too was doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1212444/

Discussion: Pelvic floor seems like the wrong muscle to be exercising

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Posted: Jan 15, 2025

I was a gleason 6 3+3. One out of 12 with cancer. located in the center...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168921/

Discussion: Time for some good news

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Posted: Nov 6, 2024

I had surgery a little over two years ago. Surgery went fine and I had ZERO...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1485302/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy

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Posted: Jan 18 8:12am

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