This article focuses on recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Advice may differ after other types of robotic prostate surgery. After robotic prostate surgery, you may feel ready to return to your normal routine quickly, but your body still needs time to heal properly. Even though the incisions are small, internal healing is … Read more
Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy commonly takes around two to three hours, although the actual duration varies according to the planned procedure and your anatomy. Reported timings may also differ because hospitals and research studies define operating time in different ways. It is important to understand that the time spent in the operating theatre is often longer … Read more
Robotic prostate surgery can be an effective treatment for localised prostate cancer, and many men recover well after the procedure. However, you should remember that it is still a major operation, so understanding the possible disadvantages is an important part of deciding whether it is the right choice for you. The disadvantages are not limited … Read more
If robotic prostate surgery has been recommended or discussed as a treatment option, it is completely natural to wonder what it could mean for your life expectancy. You may also want to know whether the surgery can cure the cancer, how likely it is to return, and what your long-term outlook may be. The answer … Read more
You may notice that your urine smells different during the early recovery period after prostate surgery. This is often related to concentrated urine, certain foods, medicines or supplements, or urine collecting in a catheter drainage bag. A temporary change in odour is not always a sign of infection. Small amounts of blood may also occur … Read more
Robotic prostate surgery is usually performed through several small keyhole incisions in the abdomen rather than a single large cut. A standard multi-port robotic prostatectomy commonly uses five or six small abdominal incisions. The exact number and position can vary according to the robotic platform, surgical approach, your anatomy and your surgeon’s planned port arrangement. … Read more
If you are preparing for robotic prostate surgery, it is natural to want to understand what happens during the procedure. Knowing the main steps can help you feel more informed about the operation and what to expect during your hospital stay. It can also make the treatment process feel less unfamiliar. Robotic prostate surgery, also … Read more
If you are planning prostate cancer surgery, you may hear about both standard nerve-sparing surgery and the NeuroSAFE technique. Both approaches aim to preserve the nerves involved in erections whenever it is safe to do so. The main difference is how your surgeon decides whether nerve preservation is appropriate during the operation. Standard nerve-sparing surgery … Read more
If you are preparing for prostate cancer surgery, you may have heard about the NeuroSAFE technique and wondered whether it could be suitable for you. This is a common question, particularly if preserving erectile function is an important part of your treatment goals. Urinary continence is also an important consideration after prostatectomy, although NeuroSAFE is … Read more
Erectile function is one of the most important quality-of-life concerns for many men considering prostate cancer surgery. If you are facing treatment, it is natural to have questions about how surgery may affect erections, intimacy, confidence and your overall recovery. These concerns often play an important role when discussing treatment options with your surgeon. The … Read more
