The decision to undergo radical prostatectomy, or any treatment for prostate cancer, is of course not an easy one. Patients are usually offered a tremendous amount of information from their doctors, ...
Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...
In my last blog post, I discussed why I believe surgical removal of the prostate is the best option for most men with prostate cancer. For those patients who agree, the next question is which way ...
3D augmented reality-assisted imaging during RARP enabled precise identification and removal of tumor lesions at the level of preserved neurovascular bundles, which may reduce positive surgical ...
This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. It affects the ...
The pathophysiology of ED following RP is believed to be a result of thermal, mechanical and vascular insults to the nerves responsible for erectile function and the penis itself. 8, 9 Delicacy of ...
Although minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot can lead to less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications, there is no evidence that the procedure improves cure rates, ...
The arrival of robotics in surgery has been a roller coaster ride, offering another lesson in how technology in healthcare, unlike most industries, faces challenges to show it’s better than the status ...
Although minimally invasive prostate removal aided by a robot can lead to less blood loss, shorter hospital stays and fewer complications, there is no evidence that the procedure improves cure rates, ...
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