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Prostate Cancer Removal & Sexual Function (Dramatic Health)

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:33:03 +0000

In this Medical Minute (Health Video) on Prostate Cancer, Dr. Tewari. leader in prostate cancer, prostate health, and prostate surgery, talks about the critical importance of balancing sexual function preservation and the primary mission of removing the prostate cancer. Learn from leading prostate cancer health and surgery physicians.

Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Health Video Production/In association with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney, Editor:Calvin C. CHOI

Duration : 0:1:44

Prostate Cancer & Robotic Surgery: Pain? (Dramatic Health)

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:57:06 +0000

In this Medical Minute (Health Video), Dr. Tewari, leader in prostate cancer, prostate health, and prostate surgery from Cornell Urology, talks about minimizing pain in the context of minimally invasive, robotic prostate cancer surgery. Important information for those facing prostate cancer and surgery.

Duration : 0:1:27

Prostate Cancer: Problems with Surgery (Dramatic Health)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:56:05 +0000

In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Drs. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) and Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology provide an overview of the advanced surgical techniques that help patients avoid some of the complications associated with complicated prostate cancer surgery treatment options. Discussions concerning erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence resulting from prostate cancer surgery are among the potential complications these leaders in prostate cancer surgery and research discuss.

Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Production/In association with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive…

Duration : 0:1:18

Prostate Cancer: Complications In Surgery (Dramatic Health)

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:42:06 +0000

In this Medical Minute (Health Video), Dr. Tewari, leader in prostate cancer, prostate health, and prostate surgery, provides us with an overview of the major complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Important information for those facing prostate cancer and surgery.

Duration : 0:1:40

Weill Cornell Robotic Prostatectomy: Nerve Sparing Prostate Cancer Surgery (5/6)

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:01:06 +0000

Surgical Footage and the Weill Cornell Athermal Robotic Technique. Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. Part 5 of 6.

http://www.cornellroboticprostate.org

email: ash.k.tewari@gmail.com

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Duration : 0:6:25

The Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy (Robotic Prostate Surgery) for Prostate Cancer

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:38:20 +0000

In this video, Dr. Mani Menon performs the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy, a procedure which uses robotic technology to assist in removal of prostate cancer. To learn more about Dr. Menon or this procedure, please visit http://www.drmanimenon.com

Duration : 0:7:19

Prostate Treatments and Robotic Surgery (Part 1)

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:38:19 +0000

About the Video:
Surgical robots are being increasingly used to lend a helping hand to surgeons as they treat a variety of medical conditions, including those caused by prostate cancer. In this two-part program, Dr. Michael Naslund and Dr. James Borin discuss the diagnosis and wide range of treatment options available for prostate cancer as well as those options available to treat benign (non-cancerous) prostate enlargement.

Specific topics covered in part one of this two-part interview include:

The prostate gland and its function
Benign prostate enlargement
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Medical treatment for enlarged prostate
Radio frequency treatment – TUNA procedure
Laser treatment
Prostate cancer – risks
Prostate cancer symptoms
Cryosurgery (freezing)
Radioactive seeds
Chemotherapy
Determining best treatment for prostate cancer

About the Expert:
Dr. Michael Naslund is a urologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and director of the Maryland Prostate Center. Dr. Naslund is also a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Testicular Cancer

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:38:18 +0000

Dr. Stephen Cohen of Chesapeake Urology Associates talks about his personal experience with testicular cancer and not hesitating seeking professional help.

To learn more about Chesapeake Urology, please call toll-free at 866-955-0002 or visit our website at www.chesapeakeurology.com

Duration : 0:1:35

Weill Cornell Robotic Prostatectomy: Nerve Sparing Prostate Cancer Surgery (4/6)

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:50:06 +0000

Surgical Footage and the Weill Cornell Athermal Robotic Technique. Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. Part 4 of 6.

http://www.cornellroboticprostate.org

email: ash.k.tewari@gmail.com

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Duration : 0:6:19

“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