I scanned the recent postings, but have seen nothing regarding complications
following a robotic RRP - has anyone had any?
First the really good news; PSA zero, also zero incontinence. Now the bad
news; three bladder infections so far, and recently diagnosed with ostitis

on tuesday i had my first PSA level done since i had a radical
retropubic prostatectomy done in early march. the current level is
0.1...it seems that this level should be 0, since i have no gland to
secrete any antigen. does this mean that there has been metastasis and

When a surgeon performs a RP, how do they determine where to make the
margin, so as to better insure that the margin is negative ? Do they
sample tissue during surgery, to see where the cancer stops?

Am a bit concerned that  I'm experiencing an incontinent flow of urine after
my catheter (22fr) was removed Tuesday.  I practiced Kagel contractions
daily from the time of my biopsy 6/9 until catheter removal 7/25.  I do not
feel any sensation to urinate.  Urine just seems to ...

Here is an update on my condition. It is very, very promising. After a
laproscopic RRP five weeks ago I got my first PSA test and it was
undetectable. Great news!!!!
Here are the facts: pre op- 5.0 psa, normal DRE,  biopsy showed 3 out of 12

I am scheduled for 9/18 for DaVinci RP, with a local,
University-affiliated doc who has done about 500.
If anyone else is in upstate NY, here is his site (stats on the site
have not been updated). He is doing about 5-10 a week.

Hello everyone!  I would like to join in and see if we can get any
additional info while we wait for the PSA test after my husband's RP.
That test is 8/11.
A bit about my dh's pc history...

I am eleven days post op. Am experiencing moderate anal pain when I sit or
stand for extended time. Get relief from pain meds prescribed post op.  Is
this a common post op symptom?  Your experiences and advice please.  Thanks

Many of us after extensive research seek out the finest surgeons /
hospitals, to perform our procedures, whether it be bradytherapy or RP,
etc.
The reality is that in most if not all major teaching hospitals, once

Any comment about  treatment involved in case described in Drudge Report
and
http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=108097&ran=203691&tref
. A Chincoteague VA youth has Hodgkin's Disease and after one

When I woke up last July 25 I had prostate cancer. By lunchtime I was
cured (according to all signs anyway). Not a bad day.
Not a bad year either. I can urinate when I want and can hold it when I
want. I still have a minor bladder neck problem that closes up when I'm

Does any1 have an AMS 800 if so please e mail me
thanks
jimmy

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I was told Aloe Vera is good for the prostate? I have some growing out
in the back yard, but would prefer a juice of some sort in the store. I
can't seem to find them at my local grocery store like HEB. Any places
to recommend? I live in Texas. Thanks.

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