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A little anxious about Greenlight PVP

Doctor,In a couple of weeks I am scheduled to have a Greenlight PVP surgery.  Everything was OK until about 8 months ago when I got an E-Coli infection, which wound up in my prostate.  To make a long story short, I had a lot incontinence and urgency issues, and painful ejaculation.  Finally it turned into retention, where I had to... Read moreChevron
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Blood in Semen - Ask the Expert

Dear Dr. Motola,  I have been showing slight blood in my semen for the past few months and my doctor has given me antibiotics but it has not gone away. There is no pain or other symptoms--I'm just concerned. What might be causing this? Should I see my doctor again or is this not something to be alarmed about?     Blood in the... Read moreChevron
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Urinary Incontinence after Robotic Prostatectomy

I would like to continue reviewing robotic surgery and its advantages to open prostate surgery. One of the main complications from prostate cancer surgery is urinary incontinence. The sphincter muscle that controls the storage of urine in the bladder can become damaged from surgery. The damage can be mild or severe depending on the extent of... Read moreChevron
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Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Surgery - How Long Will It Last?

Dear Dr. Motola,  I had surgery in Febuary of 2007 for prostate cancer. I have had incontinence problems since. When can I expect it to stop? (or will it ever?) Will another surgery of some type help alleviate this aggravation? Or are there other options I should be considering?    Post operative incontinence can be experienced... Read moreChevron
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What Does Prostate Size Mean?

Patients are often confused about the prostate, the walnut sized gland that surrounds the urethra. Often times patients discuss the size of the prostate and "wear its size emblazoned across their chest!" However, this is one of those times when more is not necessarily a good thing. Large sized prostates usually are associated with more... Read moreChevron
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