Incontinence after nerve bundles taken

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Posted 17 Dec 2024 at 22:15

Hi, my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September.

MRI one PIRADS 5 and two PIRADS 4

PSA, 7.6

Biopsy, Gleason 4+3=7

PMSA No spread

Robotic surgery 2 weeks ago no lab results yet.

Was advised that as the prostate was full of cancer surgery was the best way to go. They tried to save the nerve bundles but said that it was too risky and took both out due to bulging on one side.

My question is with both bundles gone will he ever regain continence.

He is pretty dry at night and at first was only leaking occasionally but over the last few days a bit more leakage.

Thanks in advance.

User

Posted 18 Dec 2024 at 00:20

Casey , nerve bundles are more related to erections rather than continence. I was non nerve sparing but 4 days after catheter removal I was 99 percent dry.

Thanks Chris

User

Posted 18 Dec 2024 at 05:55

Hi Casey.

Sorry that you've had to join our club, but welcome to the forum.

As Chris said the lost nerve bundles affect your husband's ability to get a natural erection rather than effecting recovery from incontinence.

He must have only very recently had his catheter removed and appears to be doing very well.

I had non nerve sparing surgery two years ago. It took about 6/7 months to regain full continence, which I believe is about average.

Unfortunately however, I am unable to get an natural erection anymore and have to use erection dysfunction drug injections.

I wish you both well and hope that you continue to update us on your husband's recovery.

Best of luck.👍

User

Posted 18 Dec 2024 at 08:16

Thanks very much for the welcome, I am pleased to hear it is possible. Dr Google says its unlikely with the bundles removed.

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