Robotic Prostatectomy for
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.
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 Robotic Prostatectomy 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 Prostatectomy
Surgery
offers numerous potential benefits over open prostatectomy
including:
International Robotic Prostatectomy Institute
Urology Center of
Excellence of South Florida
Comprehensive Stone Center of Miami
Deering Medical Plaza
9380 SW 150th Street, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33176
(305) 251-8650
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