I do not recommend specific surgeons in particular areas of the country, but I would recommend that you ask physicians in your community whom they would recommend and also that you check at some of the high-volume prostate cancer centers for information about their surgeons. You want to know how frequently they perform nerve-sparing surgery and how many surgeries they’ve performed. Most doctors do not keep statistics on their operations, but I think it is reasonable to ask to talk with 10 previous patients of that doctor. Most surgeons should have a list of patients who have given their consent to be contacted by potential patients.