No one notified them about the prostate surgery, she said.
Americans spend at least $3 billion annually for prostate surgery.
The cost is about $12,500, compared with $25,000 for radical prostate surgery.
"The prostate surgery does play a role" in the death rates.
But it is not known how many men will be spared prostate surgery.
It may also occur in men, especially those who have had prostate surgery.
Many men can do some routine desk work a few days after prostate surgery.
But his health is poor after two heart bypass operations and prostate surgery a week ago.