Nerve Sparing The nerves that control urinary and erectile function are located on either side of the prostate. If these nerves are damaged, then some degree of  impotence will result. Incontinence is also more common when nerve sparing is not performed. Our modern surgical techniques place a great emphasis on “nerve-sparing” – that is, maintaining as many of the nerve bundles as possible. However, sometimes the areas where the nerves are located are cancerous and must be removed so nerve damage is unavoidable. The chances of long-term incontinence and impotence after surgery depend on a number of factors: The progress … Continue reading Life After Prostate Removal