On 2/25/2008
oldnslow53 wrote:
Hi,
My name is Ron.
Iam 53 yrs old. My PSA has gone from 2.something to 4.2 over the last 3 or so years. Most recent was 4.2 up from 3.7 approx 18 months b4. Dr did digital and did not like what he felt. Sent to urologist who did 12 biopsies. Based on below the urologist says prostrate removal via da Vinci Prostatectomy. Would you all be willing to discuss this with me based on what your experiences have been and also lend me some recommendations as I don't want to rush into this (if below numbers indicate I have time to do much needed research.
Came back left Right apex gleason score 3+3=6. involving 30% of surface area (1 core). perineural invasion not seen.
Right Mid gleason score3+3=6. involving 40% of surface area (# core involved not identified). perineural invasion not seen.
Right Lateral Apex gleason score 3+4=7 involving 20% of surface area (2 core samples). Perineural invasion not seen.
Right Lateral Mid gleason score 3+3=6 involving 60% of the surface area (1 core sample). Perineural invasion present.
Right lateral Base gleason score 4+3=7 involving 60% of the surface area (# core involved not identified). Perineural invasion present.
Left Apex,Left lateral apex, left lateral base - Benign prostatic tissue.
Left Mid, Left Base - Benign prostatic tissue/atrophy focal.
left lateral mid - high grade prostatic inraepithelial neoplasia (pin) focal.
Ron, My husband (43 yrs old) had the da Vinci surgery at the end of December at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. The surgery and recovery went well. After the consultations, research and support group visits, we decided on the surgery. The Dr's at Henry Ford have devised a procedure known as the "Veil of Aphrodite." It is a ultra-nerve sparing procedure. So far we are pleased with the results. Good luck in your decision. Kelly