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This isn't Spino, but RALP is Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy. I had this surgery in August...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119980/

Discussion: Surgery or Radiation for Intermediate Prostate Cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 9:53am

I can say I am glad to hear about triggers but certainly explains I was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001591/

Discussion: Kegel Exercises: Am I doing them correctly?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 6:01am

Just a couple of suggestions. I had RP 3 years ago. I second the notion of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172960/

Discussion: Post Op Recommendations

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13 1:50pm

Hi @bjroc ... thanks for your update and candor with your side effects. I am happy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048977/

Discussion: Tulsa Pro - share your experiences

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 11 11:27am

There are 2 symmetrical nerve bundles posterior and lateral to the prostate gland. In these days,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076125/

Discussion: Nerve sparing and continence.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 28 7:12am

The Australian author is Craig Allingham and his book is entitled Prostate Recovery Map-Men's Action Plan....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/969978/

Discussion: Do those Kegels!

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2023

I tried to start Kegels after cath removal but it hurt, I waited 4 weeks before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145742/

Discussion: Urge to pee: 2Qs about improving continence after catheter removal

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22 5:03pm

Thank you for sharing your story. This support group is just what he needed. He does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929337/

Discussion: Questions regarding Radiation treatment after ADT & Prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

Bill, you've seen in the above that there is great reason for hope to regain continence....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919096/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

After lots of back and forth on options ny husband elected for robot assisted prostatectomy done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936057/

Discussion: After treatment discussions

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000964/ Ditto to @web265 comment Also want to wish you the best in your upcoming surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000988/

Discussion: Apprehensive, and asking for your advice pre RP

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 8:05am

I had my RALP in May of this year (the day before my 52nd birthday -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146706/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 24 2:04pm

My urologist, who doesn’t do RP anymore, suggested to me two things in picking a surgeon:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973405/

Discussion: Can you select your Mayo surgeon?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I had BPH for a number of years. 2 MRI’s, both clean, 2 biopsies, the 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004790/

Discussion: Best Prostate Cancer Treatment Options If You Have BPH Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:17pm

Like I said, my RP went great. I started doing Kegel exercises religiously up until my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034581/

Discussion: Conflicted/Confused, any Guidance/Advice out there?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:20am

Tuckerp, so sorry to hear about things going on in your life. Best advice I heard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1103220/

Discussion: Gleason 6 (3+3) treatments

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10 7:30pm

Thanks Mike. I viewed a video last night and it appears that I haven't been doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846297/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

Hi Julia I am one of the unfortunate 5% who suffer from permanent incontinence issues. After...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077263/

Discussion: Supplies recommendations post prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 29 1:50pm

I have not, BUT I did a purchase a red light therapy panel (MitoRedLight) that I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169073/

Discussion: Has anyone tried a Kegel training device?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 6 11:11am

Had RLP seven weeks ago. Can definitely see continence steadily improving. I clearly leak more when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920005/

Discussion: Looking for men who recently had a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

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