Robotic Prostate Surgery.

Just wondering if anyone has had the procedure done recently ,and the outcome..

I went in for a test 12 weeks ago,like all Men should once they go above 50..

Went in for a mir scan 8 weeks ago,Specialist rang 10 the next morning and said come in late that afternoon ..i consider myself very lucky as the cancer has not spread ,so 7 weeks time at 8-00 in the morning it's under robotic surgery..

So if your in the age range and 'IF' it's treated early ,have the test..

 

All the best with your surgery

 

First and foremost @willair my best wishes with the procedure and a positive outcome for you.

Fully endorse this. Stuns me a number are too squeamish about it. Their partner, if they have one, should be dragging them screaming and kicking for an examination.

As to the operation, no doubt your surgeon has explained it to you thoroughly.

For those who are interested, here is a "flyer" from John Hopkins. There are other sites with information. No, not YouStupid but reputable health sites.

Robotic Surgery - Pancreatic Cancer | Johns Hopkins Pathology

 

My dad had the surgery a few years back, took fair bit of time for recovery and there are side effects as your surgeon would probably have told you.I had someone else tell me they did all their research and opted to have radiation which was as effective and less side effects ....so do your research. At the time my dad decided on the surgical route, I didn’t do any research and we went with what the doctor recommended.

 

I had no idea you were a robot @willair , but I wish you well for the surgery.

 

Suspect it's not so much squeamish, but a male trait of "if I don't get it checked then they don't find it and I don't have it"

Only so much nagging a partner can do

 

Good point.

 

The issue of one burying their head in the sand is REAL.
This is further complicated by a lack of discussion on the topic (and real facts).
Everyone who has has prostate cancer that I know have had issue's
Approx half have opted for removal, none have retained any sexual functionality
Those that opted for radiation/treatment have bought a few years grace, but that makes for a 50/50/90 scenario, being that those who opted for treatment ran the risk of cancer return
Of all my friends/associates of those that had their prostate removed they are still here
Of those that had radiation most had it return, with only 50% of those remaining treatable and lucky enough to still be here
Unfortunately 25% of those I have known to have this affliction have passed away

My opinion, it really depends on the individuals age, I doubt many men want to give up their sex life by having their prostate removed (as this is the case for most), but if you are 60yo or more you seriously need to weigh up a few years more "action" V's 20+ years of life

*yeah, I'm thinking can I give up the odd Morning Glory .......
Or can I survive for another 25+ years
When my time comes I will take the operation, so I can live a full life of experiences and relationships

 

My father died from prostrate cancer some time ago, I remember the surgeon telling me to make sure I informed my 3 sons as it was his opinion the cancer tended to be genetic and they should be tested regularly as soon as they reached middle age ...

 

All the best willair

 

It's not something any guy should have to endure (akin to breast cancer).
I sure hope you don't suffer this affliction @datto as it would surely hurt your grass cutting .....
An annual PSA test is a good place to start

 

I understand PSA has 30% false positives but I could be wrong. A 2018 study cast doubts on its use as a public health tool.

"Findings In this randomized clinical trial comparing men aged 50 to 69 years undergoing a single PSA screening (n = 189 386) vs controls not undergoing a PSA screening (n = 219 439), the proportion of men diagnosed with prostate cancer was higher in the intervention group (4.3%) than in the control group (3.6%); however, there was no significant difference in prostate cancer mortality (0.30 per 1000 person-years for the intervention group vs 0.31 for the control group) after a median follow-up of 10 years."

Effect of 1-Time PSA Screening on Prostate Cancer Mortality

It is not recommended unless where there is no indication of prostrate cancer and then used to monitor the condition.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

 

All the best with the surgery, Good on you for getting checked out, too many people are grossed out by anything to do with this sort of testing and for the life of me I can't figure out why.

Hoping for a quick turnaround and speedy recovery for you.

 

A quick search of Cochrane came up with these.

I'm not a medical professional - or anything else for that matter. Always speak to your doctor on any health issue.

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004720.pub3/full?highlightAbstract=test|psa

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD012663.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=test|psa

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD006019.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=test|psa

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008007.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=test|psa

https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007234.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=test|psa

 

You got me worried now.

 

Most of us worry about you a little already

 

yeah fair enough but I’m worried about how the conduct the examination. The sound rubber gloves can give me the shivers.