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 the image to the left to view a Prostate Cancer PowerPoint Presentation Dr. Razdan gives to his colleagues entitled "Prostate Cancer: The Dawn of a New Era" Slides with images will take awhile to download but it is worth the wait if you are seeking a lot of valuable information.

For most patients, da Vinci Robotic Prostate Surgery offers numerous potential benefits over open prostatectomy including:

• Shorter hospital stay

• Minimal pain

• Less risk of infection

• No blood transfusions

• Less scarring

• Faster recovery

• Quicker return to normal activities

• Excellent Urinary Control

• Excellent Erections

"Urinary control and erections with the da Vinci Robotic Prostate Surgery are MUCH BETTER than with conventional Laparoscopic radical prostate surgery (laprp)"

International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute
Urology Center of Excellence of South Florida
Comprehensive Stone Center of Miami
Deering Medical Plaza
9380 SW 150^th Street, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33176

(305) 251-8650