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Is Slight Increase In PSA Level After A Da Vinci Surgery Prostate Removal A Concern?

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Question : had Da Vinci surgery prostate removal had 2 blood tests since first was 0.004 psa the 2nd was 0.034 does that see a trend and will it continue to rise I have pos margin 15mm bladder neck with gleason 3.
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
These are insignificant rises

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

These increases in PSA are insignificant, so do not worry. Given the positive resection margin you should simply adhere to the follow-up program from your treating urologist.

Hope this helps.
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Is Slight Increase In PSA Level After A Da Vinci Surgery Prostate Removal A Concern?

Brief Answer: These are insignificant rises Detailed Answer: Hi, These increases in PSA are insignificant, so do not worry. Given the positive resection margin you should simply adhere to the follow-up program from your treating urologist. Hope this helps.