Arpita Singh 
If you are preparing for robotic prostate surgery, you may be wondering how likely it is that you will need to return to hospital after going home. Most men do not need readmission, and several international RARP cohorts report 30-day rates of around 3–4%, although rates vary between patient groups and healthcare systems. In the … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may be reassured that blood loss is generally lower than with open prostate surgery. Studies commonly report around 100–400 mL, although your blood loss can vary depending on your anatomy, prostate size and the complexity of the operation. You are also unlikely to need a blood transfusion … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may naturally want to know about your chances of long-term survival. Studies show very high prostate cancer-specific survival after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, particularly when the cancer is localised or considered lower risk. Your individual outlook depends on factors such as cancer stage, Grade Group, PSA level and … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may naturally want to know how often complications occur. The operation is generally safe, but like any major surgery, it still carries some risks. BAUS registry data from 2016–2019 recorded Clavien–Dindo grade III or higher complications in 1.3% of robotic prostatectomy cases for which complication grading was … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may come across the term “positive surgical margin”. This means cancer cells are found at the edge of the tissue removed during surgery. It can increase your risk of PSA recurrence, but it does not automatically mean that your surgery has failed. Positive margin rates vary between … Read more
If you have robotic prostate surgery, your risk of recurrence depends on your cancer stage, grade, PSA level and surgical findings. There is no single recurrence rate that applies to everyone. Your PSA should fall to a very low or undetectable level after surgery. Published recurrence estimates vary considerably between studies. Some robotic prostatectomy cohorts … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may be wondering how likely you are to regain erections afterwards. There is no single recovery rate that applies to everyone because your age, erections before surgery, nerve preservation and overall health can all affect your outcome. Recovery can be particularly difficult during the first year, but … Read more
Urinary control usually improves significantly during the first year after robotic prostate surgery, but recovery varies from person to person. Published continence rates can differ because some studies define continence as using no pads, while others allow one small security pad. Your age, urinary function before surgery, anatomy, pelvic floor rehabilitation and surgical technique can … Read more
If you are considering robotic prostate surgery, you may want to know its “success rate”. However, there is no single percentage because success can mean controlling the cancer, keeping PSA low, avoiding further treatment or maintaining urinary and sexual function. Your individual outcome depends on your cancer’s stage and grade, PSA level, surgical margins and … Read more
You may be able to travel relatively soon after prostate surgery, but the timing depends on the type of operation, your recovery, whether you still have a catheter and how long you will be sitting. A short journey as a passenger is very different from a long car, train or flight, particularly because prolonged immobility … Read more
