article_snippet.sent: Three years ago I had an operation to remove my prostate because of cancer.
article_snippet.sent: This seems to have been a success so far because my prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels are zero.
article_snippet.sent: Surgery to remove the prostate for cancer can lead to urinary problems in about one in five cases, as well as erectile dysfunction for almost two-thirds of men.
article_snippet.sent: This typically occurs in men with an enlarged prostate, which puts pressure on the bladder, but would not seem likely if a prostate has been removed.
article_snippet.sent: A urologist's opinion would be warranted to assess whether a complication such as scar tissue could be preventing the bladder from emptying properly.