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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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Not everyone has long-term incontinence after prostate cancer surgery
I know many new members come on this board to research surgery, active surveillance and Radiation treatments after their diagnosis. This post is for those...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 7 hours ago
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Is it typical to have lymph nodes removal during RALP? How many?
A couple of weeks ago I met with a surgeon at a Center of Excellence and he seems to be very experience and has been...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 25 7:08am
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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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AUS and weightlifting
I had RP in 2015 with no leakage until stricture surgery in 2024. Since then 100%. I have worn a clamp for 2 years but,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 10 8:35am
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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
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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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Trying to choose between radiation and surgery
Diagnosed 7/15/26, 2 of 12 cores 3+4 on both 20% and 30%involvement t1c, have oncologist appointment on 8/20 and Urology surgeon on 9/28, asked my...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
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Just finished Chemo - when good for hip replacement?
Another query here about where to go for hip replacement prompted this query as my hub is in dire need of hip replacement. We have...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 13, 2025
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How much did you know about your Urologist before RALP?
For those who’ve had RALP, did you learn how many procedures your surgeon had performed prior to yours? If so, what was the number?Also, do...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Oct 30, 2025