Author: Dr. Savatta
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Robotic Prostate Surgery: Am I a candidate
In my opinion most patients with prostate cancer are candidates for robotic prostate cancer surgery, or the daVinci Prostatectomy. The ideal patient would be one with early prostate cancer that is likely confined to the prostate. The patient also needs a good chance of living at least 10 years. Certain surgeries and medical conditions can…
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Can Prostate Cancer Be Prevented?
This is a frequently asked question by patients and physicians alike. We know there are genetic risks for developing prostate cancer. For example, African American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and it is more often a more aggressive type. There was a review by Dr. Eric Klein, of the Cleveland Clinic, that…
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Davinci S- the newest robot from intuitive surgical
The new Davinci S made an appearance this week in New Jersey. I had a chance to trial it today.
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Robotic General Surgery Procedure
Boy With Rare Swallowing Disorder Has Robotic Surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago Source: AScribe Newswire
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Grand Rounds for 1/24/2006
Kevin, MD hosts this weeks grand rounds: Welcome to Grand Rounds, the weekly best the medical blogosphere has to offer, and a hello to all the new readers from WebMD. I’m honored to be hosting for the third time – it has come a long way since Kevin, M.D. last hosted way back in 2004.
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Robotic Surgery Growth- Asia
Robotic general surgery guru will be in Dubai for Arab Health Source: AME info Dr. Susan Lim will be speaking in Dubai for Arab Health Conference Dr. Lim, who is the pioneer in Robotic general surgery both in Singapore and in Asia since 2004 and to date is the leader in the field, believes most…
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Telling someone they have prostate cancer
One of the most difficult things that a urologist has to do is to tell his patient that he has cancer. I recently had a somewhat heated debate with my partner in robotic surgery. Prostate cancer is the leading solid organ cancer in men and is diagnosed by a biopsy in the office. The reasons…
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Medblog Grand Rounds 1/17/2006
Gruntdoc hosted this weeks grand rounds. Thanks.
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The biggest operation on the oldest patient
Robotic Surgery Bladder Cancer Nonagenarian Kling