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 cancer, the surgeon's skills and the patient's medical condition. I also believe that a man's age plays an important role in how much they will "leak." A...
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