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“How is Prostate Cancer Detected?” featuring Drs. Tewari and Schlegel (ProstateCancerMD)

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:46:04 +0000

“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer earlier. A family history of prostate cancer and the implications relative to a diagnosis of prostate cancer is also discussed. The need to receive a PDA and at what age is also covered by one of the leading prostate cancer researchers.

Duration : 0:1:25

Understanding Robotic Surgery – Prostate Cancer Treatment by Dr. Samadi

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:06 +0000

Dr. Samadi tells men that they should not only know their PSA test score but also keep track of the changes in that number from year to year, otherwise known as velocity. With a noticeable change, patients should promptly see their urologist and get a biopsy done. If and when the diagnosis is cancer, he advises that the best treatment is robotic surgery. With robotic surgery, the surgeon has a better range of motion and visibility. Robotic surgery cures patients, affords faster recovery, continence and a return to a healthy sex life. Robotic surgery generally has a good track record of recovery, except in rare cases where a patient is diabetic, morbidly obese or on steroids. Radiation may not have as long a recovery and may also have serious side effects such as rectal bleeding. It is usually used after a surgery has failed to get all of the cancerous cells, which happen in 2-3% of patients. To contact Dr. David Samadi, please call 1-888-Robot10 (1-888-762-6810), or visit his website: www.RoboticOncology.com.

Duration : 0:6:46

Prostate Cancer Treatment Outcomes after Robotic Surgery, http://www.RoboticOncology.com

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:49:12 +0000

More than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year according to the National Cancer Institute. Patients have the choice of treatments. But which gives men the best quality of life? There are several treatment options for men with prostate cancer: Robotic surgery to remove the prostate, radiation and hormone therapy, and seed implants. Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each of the respective treatment modalities.

Duration : 0:2:38

Prostate Cancer Treatment – da Vinci Surgery – Dr. Samadi, http://www.RoboticOncology.com

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:09:05 +0000

Dr. Samadi says about 90% of his patients having a robotic assisted prostate surgery are now able to leave a hospital the following day. Not only patients’ are recovering quicker, but the most encouraging news are that patients after the robotic assisted surgery have much higher chance of remaining cancer free…

Source: News1/ Health & Fitness Living/

Duration : 0:3:23

Robotic Surgery – Gold Standard – Prostate Cancer Treatment

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:06 +0000

Prostate cancer is a second leading cause of cancer of cancer just in men. It’s a serious problem with surgery as the only treatment option to completely remove the gland along with the cancer. But now patients have a choice: traditional open surgery or robotic prostate removal. It’s a medical advancement that doctors and patients consider to be the future of prostate cancer treatment.”
Dr. David B. Samadi Channel 12 report

Duration : 0:3:43

Robotic Surgery – Gold Standard – Prostate Cancer Treatment

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:57:06 +0000

Duration : 0:3:43

Prostate Cancer Treatment at MD Anderson

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:14:48 +0000

Learn more about prostate cancer at http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate/

Prostate cancer survivor Leonard Wolff and Dr. Surena Matin talk about the importance of early detection when treating prostate cancer. Dr Matin also gives an overview of treatment options like watchful waiting, laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy and brachytherapy treatment. Visit http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate/ for more information about Prostate Cancer Treatment

Duration : 0:4:17