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I had my surgery at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. My urologist specializes in robotic RP procedures,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972695/

Discussion: Does Mayo do PSMA pet scans, and offer proton beam radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I had the robotic surgery 13 years ago. I'm now on hormone therapy. I'm experiencing side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939018/

Discussion: Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: Recommendations of where

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

Neighbour had same history Did robotic surgery and all out Now its off his mind and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/787875/

Discussion: newly disgnosed prostate cancer in family member...bad family history

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Exercising Kegels before and after robotic prostatectomy worked for me. Remember to close them just before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144540/

Discussion: Are Kegels Worthwhile?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Just to second the note about bladder spasms. I had similar problem after Robotic surgery. Meds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128068/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2024

I had a radical prostatectomy in 2006 via robotic. I had to have 2 large pads...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951706/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Wow, there's a boatload to unpack there... Your research found the same as mine, the PET...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760120/

Discussion: Did you get a PET scan prior to radical prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

Ok thanks Gently! I actually have a consult appt in Pensacola today on NS robotic prostatectomy!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133153/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

Thanks my opinion also. Surgery scheduled Feb 15th. Robotic surgery. The doctor has done over 300...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011410/

Discussion: Why would my doctors recommend surgery over radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

@mtb63, here are some related discussions, not specific to radiation and hormone blockers, that may offer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050557/

Discussion: Acute urinary retention after radiation and hormone blockers - help?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

All the best for his surgery next week, @kginpaz. Here are a few discussions you may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216921/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19 8:21pm

I had robotic prostratectomy January 15 2025. I now may have an inguinal hernia. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1278123/

Discussion: How many here developed an inguinal hernia after Prostate surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 5:42pm

My PSA was over 6 when I went for a biopsy. Turned out I was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081743/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Meeting with the surgeon tomorrow for a consultation on robotic surgery. I have already consulted with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110113/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2019

If you go through with robotic prostatectomy you will have a catheter for 10 days. Get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831250/

Discussion: Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

Oh - laproscopic prostatectomy - not robotic cause it doesn't seem to be the standard down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146809/

Discussion: It must be my turn

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

My husband was 62, he had surgery before robotic surgery came out in 2003 and his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785749/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

I have had robotic prostectomy and do use tri mix plIt does not allow for spontaneous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083196/

Discussion: Trimix injection good or bad idea?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Hi all. I had robotic surgery on March 7th of this year. The surgery was 6.5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922398/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

In 2005, my PSA went from 3 to 4, my PCP said get a biopsy. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1247943/

Discussion: PSA went from 3.9 in November to 4.3 yesterday

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 9:53am

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