“How long does it take to recover from prostatectomy?”

Up to 6 months.

Thank you for contacting FATD about the recovery time after a prostatectomy. To answer the question, the information of the cause, benign or malignant, for surgery, the approach of the procedure, the patient's age, general health, etc. is essential for the answer. Hence, please bring the related questions directly to your intended surgeon, who should be able to give you a reasonable answer to fit your individual need. To help better interact with the doctor, please take the time to read and understand the articles on "What to do at feeling sick...?" at What Should You Do When You Feel and Become Sick? (foralm.com).