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Go with local prostectomy surgeon or pursue big center 2.5 hours away
Hi everyone, I need radical prostatectomy (Gleason 3+4=7, Stage IIB). The good news is that it is contained to the prostate with no spread. I...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 13 12:44pm
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Surgeon Says My Nerves Will Be Spared. Good News I Hope!
I've posted before, so some of you may already know the story, but I'm 54 and have had kidney cancer 9 years ago and now...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 1, 2024
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How do I assess my surgeon’s experience?
I’ve got surgery scheduled in early March at Mayo in Rochester. My surgeon is the urologist I met with, and I’m as comfortable as one...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21 9:56am
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Locating RARP Surgeons By Ranking
In cleaning up my prostate cancer tab (200 tabs open in that group 😳), I forgot about this one. This is from the people who...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 12, 2025
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Are most surgeons using Hood technique or Retzius sparing RARP?
Much faster & more complete continence recovery & some studies indicate less frequent ED & less penile contracture. Hood technique may not be favorable in...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 31 10:54am
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How to find background info on surgeons for RP
Finally met with my urologist today and got my biopsy results after three weeks. Out of 13 samples taken during the biopsy, two came back...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 21, 2024
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Leaking
It has been a month since I had robotic surgery . I still have leaking issue. It gets worst if I drink too much water....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
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What prostate surgeons and hospitals does anyone recommend
Has anyone had any experience with a Vipul Patel, MD for surgery in Fla? It says he has done 19,000 robotic prostate surgeries. is that...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
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Any recomendations for Kenosha, Wisconsin area surgeons for RALP?
Anyone had a radical prostatectomy by DaVinci robot in Kenosha, WI? If so, do you recommend any particular surgeons?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 21, 2025