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  • Robotic prostatectomy and a speedy recovery

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    My husband had robotic surgery for the removal of his prostate gland. He had early stage prostate cancer (Gleason 6) PSA 5. It's amazing how he has recovered so quickly - back at work part time after 3 weeks! In terms of continence he is pretty much dry now - just the odd leak if he goes too long between loo trips! The surgeon was able to preserve nerves so we're hoping for improvements in erections soon. He goes back…