Today marks exactly three months since you and John Dodge performed my prostatectomy and I am happy to say that my recovery has gone quite well.  I regained complete urinary control about three weeks after surgery and have had no problems since.  I continue to follow your prescribed ED regimen and expect good results given more time. Of course I am most thankful that the pathology report showed no cancer outside the prostate.  I am aware that this outcome is not totally under the control of the surgeon but I know that your skill was certainly a major factor.  

You may recall from our initial conversation that I spent a lot of time researching my options before deciding to come to Houston for my surgery.  In addition to much reading I talked with six other urologists and three radiologists during the six months before surgery.  They included the highest –volume robotic surgeons in Texas and others who I’m sure are competent surgeons.  However, none of them had the unique combination of academic, research, and surgical experience that you possess.

After hearing the experiences of many other prostate cancer patients, I am even more convinced that your technique and your surgical skill in applying it produce results that are unsurpassed.  

I know I face some future uncertainty but am confident that you and John did all that could be done to minimize side effects and give me the best chance for a complete recovery.  For that, I will always be grateful.