A lso surrounding the prostate are 2 bundles of nerves responsible for erections. When the surgeon is removing the prostate he will try to save these nerves.
Radical prostatectomy is a major surgery.
The younger and healthier you are, the more successful your recovery is likely to be. When thinking about surgery, you must consider the effect that this will have on your life and weigh the possible benefits against the possible risks. The most common problems associated with prostate surgery are urinary incontinence and impotence. It may take up to a year for the nerves to recover. For some men, potency never returns.