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If you think about what happens during the surgery it may make more sense. The doctor removes your prostate by cutting the urethra above and below the gland. He then pulls the penis-side of the urethra toward the bladder and stitches it back together. The missing length is equal to the length that was cut out (even though the surgeon denies this is what happens).
After thirteen years in the 'business'of PCa, I'd be very hesitant to make a definitive statement such as yours, simply because there is nothing definite about PCa, the diagnosis, the treatment or the outcomes - just tremendous variance. Some men, even on this thread report no change in length or girth, others say they have lost one or both. Who is to say that both statements might be true? Can it happen - yes I believe it can. Does it happen every time - no I believe it does not.
There are indeed well known surgeons who will explain precisely why they believe that surgery does not physically shorten the penis, provided that efforts are made to get the equipment working after the procedure - see Dr Catalona for example in the link PENILE SHRINKAGE:IT CAN HAPPEN
A suggested method of keeping the equipment working is here at USE IT OR LOSE IT
I will be having RALP on 1/21 and you guys have got me concerned enough about this that I am going to take measurements before and after. I will keep a log and post later.
Good idea Richard. Maybe 2 inches is a bit exaggerated but it's at least 1.5 inches gone to a better place. I found the surgery quick and painless and I didn't have any incontinence or recurrence ( yet ) so I guess I shouldn't complain. I do need Viagara however to function at all - and I find it's almost not worth the effort. I am pleased to report that my golf game has improved however. Thanks for the comments guys.
Bobbyboy
Aloha,
I suspect that whether you have surgery or radiation, the penis size is reduced. Even a couple of years after EBRT/IMRT I'm definately shorter and possible smaller around. Heck, what we remember and what reality was is always difficult to reconcile. Besides, looking back is not good for you. Try to live in the present, your partner will understand.
Happy New Year,
Joe
Remember the "C" in PC is the no 1 priority, followed by continence followed by erectile function. Size does not matter, being able to have successful sex does
I just wanted to reply to state where I ended up after my radical prostatectomy. I had measured myself in my 20's and re-measured myself one year after my surgery with a Caverject injection. My penis is 1 1/2 inches plus shorter and about 1 inch less in circumference. Talk about trauma to one's manhood, but I'm alive and well. The wife just does not understand why I am concerned about it.
