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A recent e-mail about erectile disfunction got me to thinking about how many men are afraid to have prostate cancer surgery they need for fear of becoming impotent. Rest easy--there's nothing to fear. In recent years, urologists have learned that all the nerves controlling erection are located in the covering of the prostate, which can be peeled back for removal of the problem area, then re-attached. This procedure takes a little more time, involves more blood loss, but is well worth the effort.

Surgery for a simple enlarged prostate usually is not removal of the gland, but reeming out some of the unneeded contents without disturbing the nerves. If you live long enough, it may eventually enlarge again and the procedure can be repeated.

Cora Gail Trent
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