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Recovery after Robotic Prostatectomy
Just an update on my PCa Journey:Finally got the Robotic prostatectomy surgery last Wednesday:Today: Day 4Main issue was constipation, able to passed gas, felt pain...
Radical Robotic Prostatectomy: Recommendations of where
Need recommendations for Dallas area Robotic surgery. I have prostate cancer gleason 8. I am also 75 years old.
Robotic prostatectomy and lymph nodes dissection
Hello! My relative has decided on robotic prostatectomy and interested in hearing stories about complications related to lymph nodes dissection. What occurred, how was treated?...
Successful RALP (Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy)
In August of 2024 my PSA was 15.9. Then my Gleason score was 4+4-8. 14 cores taken. December 29th 2024 had RALP performed. Prostate and...
Urinary Retention after Robotic assisted Prostatectomy
Is anyone experiencing recurring urinary retention and pain in the urethra post Robotic assisted nerve sparing Radical Prostatectomy? After my husbands initial surgery he was...
Choose between robotic surgery and proton therapy.
Hello! I am looking for help for my relative who has prostate cancer (3+4), not spread. He has been given choice between surgery and proton...
Surgeon appointment for Robotic Prostatectomy: Questions to ask?
Tomorrow I will have an appointment with a surgeon for possible robotic surgery (prostatectomy).59yrs oldGleason score 3+4=7One positive core 1.6cmAcinar adenocarcinomaPSA 6/12/23= 4.24PSA 12/12/23=5.13BPH on...
Looking for exercise suggestions prior to robotic prostatectomy.
I hope I'm not re-asking a common question... I recently got my prostate biopsy results back and had a Gleason score of 6 (3/3). I...
Lower spine pain after robotic Prostate removal
I had prostate removed using the robotic assistant in April 2018. Before surgery I lifted weights and walked between 5 and 10 miles per day....
Torn gluteus muscles after robotic Prostate removal
I had an MRI done on my hips after living with incredible pain after robotic surgery. It showed torn Gluteus muscular in both hips. Has...
Belly and scrotum swelling post robotic assisted RP
My husband is 6 days post op and for most of that has had a lot of belly swelling. Had 6 incisions, so kind of...
Radical prostatectomy vs minimally invasive robotic prostatectomy
Can anyone direct readers to research that definitively favors the use of a robotic approach?
How much short term disability to seek for robotic prostatectomy?
First, sincere thanks to all that share their experiences here. I have great doctors but insight from actual patients is precious to keeping sanity. MY...
Radical Prostatectomy By Robotic Surgery: What can I expect?
I am looking into RP using robotic surgeryWant to get an idea of Where is the best place to go and best surgeon.And if anyone...
BCR Post Prostate Robotic Surgery over 3 years?
I am fortunate enough to have had my prostate removed over 3 years ago and remain USPSA < 0.01 (undetectable). I am wondering how common...
Anyone have robotic prostate surgery done at a small hospital?
First, I am grateful for all the many insightful and kind-hearted responses here since I began posting following my diagnosis in April. I am 59...
Is it okay to go on a long trip 12 days after robotic prostatectomy?
I had a robotic prostatectomy 12 days ago. I need to ride 600 miles. Will it be okay?
Non dectable PSA post Robot RP
Hello, what resource path can a post Robotic RP patient that had negative bone scsn, cat scan and MRI ( no pet scan taken to...
Prostatectomy scheduled at Mayo: more questions about what to expect
Will the Mayo Surgeon likely see me before the surgery, or just the Anesthesiologist?Will someone likely let me or my wife know generally how it...
Pathology Report After Surgery
I will have a Robotic Prostatectomy on August 28. Wondering how long it takes to get the pathology report after surgery?
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