Update post robotic prostatectomy procedure on 1/30/2012

fcarpen said:

JBW,Great news! I am
JBW,

Great news!

I am following your trail a few months behind. I had robot-assisted RP on April 30th. I am in my mid-50's, my Gleason was 3+3, PSA was 3.6. My first PSA test post-op showed it had dropped to 0.03. The margins were negative on the biopsy with no indication the cancer had spread outside of the gland.

My recovery has been phenomenal. I have not had the need for a pad once since surgery. Erectile function is normal with no need for drugs. I am now back to my active life style of running or cycling 5 to 6 days per week.

I was able to find a local urologist here in El Paso that has a reputation for being highly talented and very thorough. When they wheeled me into the OR, I had no second thoughts about my decision. I agree wholeheartedly with you that it is important to research the options available and to make an educated decision about the treatment that works best for each individual. If you decide on surgery, find a surgeon that is considered to be one of the best in the field. My surgeon does not have the best bed-side manners, but I'm not paying him to be my buddy. I want him to do what he does best, fix me.

I know I have been blessed with my outcome. I will never take it for granted. I too hope that those choosing the surgery option the very best!!

Fred
El Paso, TX

I would really like to know who your surgeon is Fred!