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Retzius-Sparing RARP - Which Surgeon?

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Posted 09 Feb 2022 at 15:41
A brief follow-up, I had surgery on 28th Jan, same surgeon as Jeremys, at LBH/Guys. He did a fabulous job, and I seem to have been very fortunate with the outcome. Good negative margins, and fully continent (TWOC on day 7, now day 12). I'm posting a diary of my experience on here, separate thread, in the hope it helps others considering RARP

Thanks to everyone for your help and advice in choosing the right treatment, and what to expect. Hugely useful

Cheers, Ben
User
Posted 09 Feb 2022 at 15:44

Great news Ben. Long may it continue 🍻🍾

User
Posted 09 Feb 2022 at 16:22

Great news Ben. We got a similar outcome on a tricky diagnosis. We’re back down to see the same surgeon next week for 8week post op review…always a pleasure as I know whatever doubts I have this week he will diminish them next week with all of his positivity 😂 just a little worried for PSA result (which I know is normal)


So glad everything has gone so well for you and wish you continued and speedy recovery 👍🏽

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Posted 23 May 2022 at 17:23
Hi, I'm new on here and have been going through all the good stuff in the various conversations!

I wonder if anyone knows of a surgeon in the North of England who uses the Retzius-sparing technique? I get the rule about not naming names, so just the hospital concerned would be a great help.
I'm familiar with the big names (not) named above, I think, but they all seem to work in London and the South-East. Just a bit concerned about travelling post-op...

Thanks,

Jeremy
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Posted 23 May 2022 at 18:22

Hi Jeremy


I know a couple of guys that travelled down from Midlands and Manchester to see the Prof Whocantbenamedhere @ London Bridge. I did similar as it’s still 2hrs door to door for me. Pretty straight forward train journey and stay over night before etc as early check in. Not ideal as having a surgeon more local but I wanted to see one of the pioneers in this sphere with high volumes under the belt. Best of luck with your search. 


Simon

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Posted 23 May 2022 at 22:06
Pretty sure someone on here had retzius sparing in Liverpool?
"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard
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Posted 24 May 2022 at 07:19
I live 3+ hours from London but was happy to travel to get the best surgeon. I stayed with friends in town for a short while afterwards, wouldn't have fancied a long journey the day I left hospital. Maybe persuade a partner/friend to go with you and stay in London for a few days?
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Posted 24 May 2022 at 09:45

Thanks Lyn, I think we've identified someone on the Wirral - just waiting to hear back via his secretary. Maybe the same guy?


Ben, Simon - thanks for your experiences. My wife would come along as well and we could stay someone near, as you say. Not as good as your own home, though 😄


J

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Posted 03 Jun 2022 at 11:54

When I decided to go for RARP, I was just directed to Oxford Churchill as my local hospital didn’t have a robot. It did not occur to me to ask for a ‘rock star’ surgeon, I was just happy to have it done. I didn’t ask the surgeon how many he had done or what his success rate was, maybe I should have, but it’s too late now.


It’s probably not a popular view, but the surgeons get experience by doing surgery and there were 2 surgeons and a support team in the theatre when I was done, so I didn’t feel like I was at any great risk.


 

 
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