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My surgeon retired 5 years ago. Thanks for the information.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275933/

Discussion: Post prostatectomy: What do rising PSA levels mean?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2020

My surgeon before hand said he would have to cut wide on one side. I received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177431/

Discussion: Post-surgery doctor visit: What questions to ask?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Thanks for the info. Surgeon and RO were great in going over pros and cons. Going...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349280/

Discussion: prostatectomy vs radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 11 hours ago

Not getting much from my surgeon. Thanks for your answer.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030271/

Discussion: Looking for advice on Perineural invasion present

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2024

Surgeon wants to see me this morning. He has already called in Nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals antibiotic. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292473/

Discussion: Scheduled for prostate removal next week urine test: Staphylococcus

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 29 7:47am

Dr Shah is a skilled surgeon you will be well taken care of.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951536/

Discussion: Questions about Initial visit for 2nd opinion at Mayo Clinic

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

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 9:22pm

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 8:29am

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 7:43am

Would you mind sharing who your surgeon is? Was it at MAYO? Thanks!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042277/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy (RP) vs radiation post age 70

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I'm also in Wisconsin. May I ask who was you surgeon?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965761/

Discussion: Post radical prostatectomy (RP) Challenges

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2023

My input is the surgeon is key. Postop was 1 night in the hospital and then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082303/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

May I ask where you had surgery done ? Or surgeon

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157370/

Discussion: Artificial Urinary Sphincter surgery: Only after 6 months

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Yes, Dr Thompson as urologist/surgeon and Dr Ryan Phillips for radiology

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1036287/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2024

riverdance, a surgeon at USC and another at UCLA recommended two months of lupron or orgovyx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204602/

Discussion: Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5 12:57pm

Kegels and an excellent surgeon at a excellent facility and good luck, makes the world of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996851/

Discussion: Knowing ASAP if with recurrence - Your Thoughts, Please!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I had great difficulty having my prostate removed robotically. The surgeon sure refused to deny it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331670/

Discussion: 72 hours out from robotic prostate surgery ..

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 21 5:11am

@heavyphil Langone in NYC. Dr Taneja is surgeon, Dr Zelefsky is Radiation Oncologist.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1260058/

Discussion: Anyone had salvage radiation therapy post-prostatectomy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 7:28am

Thanks for the reply. No one mentioned a decimeter test. Are there problems with the biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290372/

Discussion: Surgery or SBRT PSA 4.4; T1c.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 26 11:08am

Had RP in 2019. Surgeon said I had a small inguinal hernia that will need to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285350/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 10:58am

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