Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about prostatectomy:

1. Will a prostatectomy cure my condition?
   
   
2. What type of prostatectomy will I need?
   
   
3. How will the surgery be performed?
   
   
4. What is the recuperation period?
   
   
5. Will I need any follow-up tests or surgeries?
   
   
6. What are the chances that I will be impotent following the surgery?
   
   
7. Am I likely to have long-term urinary problems?
   
   
8. Is there any way to avoid impotence?
   
   
9. What can be done if I am impotent?
   
   
10. What are my options if I want to have children in the future?