I opted for a spared RALP. My only concern was the lack of mobility immediately after the op. I hadn't realised how important core strength is taken for granted. I found it difficult getting out of bed and standing up for a couple of days
Yes
I have been on active surveillance since 2022. Prescribed Tablets to help with my poor flow symptoms. In July 2025 I suffered total bladder retention and required emergency hospital treatment - catheterisation. My condition was not considered urgent and eventually I saw a private consultant and was considered for aquablation. During my pre op tests the MRI scan identified a 12mm lesion within my prostate. I then underwent a biopsy where 22 tissue samples were tested. 1 tissue sample was cancer. My options were 1, remain on active surveillance (not recommended) 2, Continue with the aquablasia and active surveillance (not recommended) 3, Nerve sparing robotically assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. (recommended)
I was originally prescribed tablets to help relax my pelvic area. The effect was minimal and I was still getting up 4-6 times a night to pee
Keep calm and carry on!
The treatment wasn't really working and I started to identify foods and drinks that affected my retention. Dairy products and beer were removed from my menu. Eventually I started to feel anxious about travelling in case I couldn't pee
Not sure
I should have insisted that my condition needed investigation and not medication
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