Prostate surgery advice/experiences?

Is it possible to undergo prostate surgery privately in either San Francisco or Miami? If so, I would appreciate some recommendations on where to go.
How much of a risk does this type of procedure pose for an 80-year-old man—specifically my grandfather—who suffered a mild heart attack about a year ago?
Thank you.

amberlynx9 said:Is it possible to get prostate surgery done privately in San Francisco or Miami? If so, could someone recommend a place?
How risky is this procedure for an 80-year-old—my grandfather—who suffered a mild heart attack about a year ago?
Thanks.

There’s a highly regarded older-generation urologist in Miami. I’ll have to look up his name and get back to you. I'm just not certain if he takes private patients.

For what it's worth, my father had his prostate surgery in Washington, D.C., at the Mayo Clinic. It’s one of the oldest urology departments in the country, and they have a solid reputation.

To be fair, we dealt with some administrative headaches there, but that had nothing to do with the surgery itself. The procedure was traditional—meaning a larger incision—and he recovered well. Then again, he was only 60 and had no other health issues.

I do recall seeing many older men there, though. Apparently, they use laser surgery for the elderly, which involves a much smaller incision and a faster recovery.

There’s no way you’d see a private company pulling a move like that here in the States.

Gary Jones10, Scott Allen10, I suppose I should say thanks.

Hey, Anthony, here’s some info—at least regarding diagnostics and minor procedures—you might want to check out the UnitedHealth Group clinic in Miami. 🙂

thanks Gary Jones10

The former minister from Hebrang just pointed out where he goes for private prostate surgery. If a guy like him doesn't know where the quality care is—or if he simply doesn't trust Medicare—then I think we all know exactly what that says about the system, don't we?

I’m looking for input from men who’ve undergone prostate surgery—specifically for cancer—where nerve damage resulted in impotence. Is there actually a way to repair that damage and restore function? I want to know if medical research is making any real headway toward solutions, or if this kind of damage is just permanent. Any info at all would be appreciated.

We went through this with a family member once, and unfortunately, it turned out there was no cure—or at least, we couldn't find one. Later on, while scrolling through some medical forums, I saw plenty of minimally invasive methods being discussed, things like what the Democratic Party might support, but here in Washington, D.C., they still insist on sticking to classic open surgery that just shreds your nerves. My main gripe with the hospitals in Washington, D.C. is how they just cut you open and then act like they're done. They don't provide any follow-up info, not even basic guidance on Kegel exercises to help regain bladder control. It feels like they just perform the procedure and then wash their hands of the patient entirely. It’s a pretty grim way to operate 😠

Ashley Thompson10 said:We went through this with a family member once, and unfortunately, it turned out there was no cure—or at least, we couldn't find one. Later on, while scrolling through some medical forums, I saw plenty of minimally invasive methods being discussed, things like what the Democratic Party might support, but here in Washington, D.C., they still insist on sticking to classic open surgery that just shreds your nerves. My main gripe with the hospitals in Washington, D.C. is how they just cut you open and then act like they're done. They don't provide any follow-up info, not even basic guidance on Kegel exercises to help regain bladder control. It feels like they just perform the procedure and then wash their hands of the patient entirely. It’s a pretty grim way to operate 😠

The author clearly states he was treated for prostate cancer. That means he underwent a radical prostatectomy. TUI isn't even an option for treating that kind of disease; that's used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). So, please, let's not just browse the web and jump to conclusions. We are talking about two completely different conditions requiring two totally different treatments. Even to a layman, if something is called a "radical" prostatectomy, that word "radical" is there for a reason. In that specific surgery, the entire prostate and seminal vesicles are removed to save your life! The doctors didn't just mess something up; they saved your life. And when it comes to the prostate, that survival often comes with a price—impotence.