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Prostate Cancer
"The Dawn
of a New Era"
Prostate cancer is a disease in which
malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate.
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located
just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It is about
the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra (the tube that
empties urine from the bladder). The prostate gland produces
fluid that makes up part of the semen.
Approximately 16% of American men will be
diagnosed with prostate cancer sometime in their life.
Treatment options and prognosis depend on the stage of the
cancer, the Gleason score, and the patient’s age and general
health. With greater public awareness, early detection is on
the rise and mortality rates are declining.
Additionally, new advances in medical
technology are enabling cancer victims to go on to live active
and productive lives after their treatment. Consult with your
doctor for advice on the options that are available to treat
your specific condition.
Radical Prostatectomy
One of the most common treatments for
prostate cancer involves the surgical removal of the prostate
gland, known as radical prostatectomy. Traditional radical
prostatectomy requires a large, 8-10 inch incision. This open
surgery commonly results in substantial blood loss, a lengthy
and uncomfortable recovery and the risk of impotence and
incontinence.
da Vinci
Robotic Prostatectomy: A Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedure
If your doctor recommends surgery to treat
your prostate cancer, you may be a candidate for a new,
less-invasive surgical procedure called da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy.
This procedure incorporates a state-of-the-art surgical system
that helps your surgeon see vital anatomical structures more
clearly and to perform a more precise surgical procedure.
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Click on
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PowerPoint Presentation Dr. Razdan gives to his colleagues entitled "Prostate Cancer: The
Dawn of a New Era" Slides with images will take awhile
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For most patients, da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy
offers numerous potential benefits over open prostatectomy
including:
As with any surgical procedure, these
benefits cannot be guaranteed as surgery is both patient and
procedure specific. Urology Center of
Excellence of South Florida
Prostate Institute of Miami
Comprehensive Stone Center of Miami
Professional Medical Building
1321 NW 14th Street, Suite 305
Miami, Florida 33125
(305) 547-2364
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