1 To express a whole number (no decimals) as a fraction, simply place the number 1 as the denominator. 2  For example, 10 written as a fraction is 10/1.
After robotic prostate surgery, recovery time is much shorter compared to that of traditional open prostatectomy or laparoscopic prostatectomy. The majority of our patients are back to normal daily activities within 1-2 weeks.
Since surgery for BPH leaves behind a good part of the gland, it is still possible for prostate problems, including BPH, to develop again. However, surgery usually offers relief from BPH for at least 15 years. Only 10 percent of the men who have surgery for BPH eventually need a second operation for enlargement.