What are the long term affects of having the prostate removed? is it true that errection does come back?

Depends on operation: Prostate glands are usually removed for malignancy but occasionally for extreme enlargement from benign prostatic hypertrophy. Serious long term side effects can be incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Both can be temporary or permanent. Anyone needing a prostatectomy should chose his surgeon very carefully making certain that they have excellent training and superb outcomes.