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Dr. David Samadi discusses the benefits of robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery on Good Day New York. Also referred to as a robotic prostatectomy, the surgery treats prostate cancer by removing the prostate from the patient’s body. Advancements in robotics technology have allowed for this to be done with major benefits over traditional open and laparoscopic treatment options, including shorter operation times, shorter hospital stays, minimal blood loss, and less risk to the delicate nerves around the prostate that control continence and sexual function. To view more health-related videos by Dr. Samadi on YouTube please follow this link: www.youtube.com You can also visit Dr. Samadi’s website at: www.roboticoncology.com To sign up for Dr. Samadi’s monthly newsletter please follow this link: www.roboticoncology.com To read Dr. Samadi’s blogs please follow these links: www.davincisurgeryblog.com www.smartsurgeryblog.com

lupronprostatecancer.com Robotic laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive and less dramatic alternative to traditional open surgery, radiation therapy, horm…

Over 200000 American men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. The New England Journal of Medicine has just released a new study showing the long-term benefits of two different common methods of prostate cancer treatment, watchful waiting and surgical prostate removal (most commonly done now through a procedure called a robotic prostatectomy). Dr. David Samadi, member of the Fox News Medical “A-Team” and Vice Chair of Urology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC, discusses this study and the role that robotic surgery can play in preventing deaths due to prostate cancer. Watchful waiting is a technique used by doctors where prostate cancer indicators, such as PSA levels, are used to monitor a patient’s risk of developing an aggressive form of the disease. In many cases prostate cancer is slow growing, and treatment may not be necessary as the cancer will never progress to a life-threatening point. Robotic prostate surgery takes a different approach to treatment, removing the prostate entirely from the body to eliminate all traces of the cancer. The study released by the NEJM shows that there is a large survival benefit for those who choose prostate removal as a treatment option; with a 38% lower risk of death versus watchful waiting. This is very important news for individuals who are deciding on an appropriate treatment method. With advancements in prostate surgery due to newer robotic methods, patients often don’t experience many of the side-effects associated with …

Dr. David Samadi speaks at Rambam Health Care Campus’ second annual Rambam Summit. Dr. Samadi performed Rambam’s very first robotic prostatectomy procedure using his unique SMART (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique) surgery technique in December of 2010 as part of a global initiative to spread knowledge of prostate cancer and robotic treatment options.

Dr. David Samadi discusses the benefits of robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery on Good Day New York. Also referred to as a robotic prostatectomy, the surgery treats prostate cancer by removing the prostate from the patient’s body. Advancements in robotics technology have allowed for this to be done with major benefits over traditional open and laparoscopic treatment options, including shorter operation times, shorter hospital stays, minimal blood loss, and less risk to the delicate nerves around the prostate that control continence and sexual function. To view more health-related videos by Dr. Samadi on YouTube please follow this link: www.youtube.com You can also visit Dr. Samadi’s website at: www.roboticoncology.com To sign up for Dr. Samadi’s monthly newsletter please follow this link: www.roboticoncology.com To read Dr. Samadi’s blogs please follow these links: www.davincisurgeryblog.com www.smartsurgeryblog.com

Johns Hopkins urologist Dr. Edward Schaeffer describes open radical prostatectomy and robot-assisted prostate surgery, the pros and cons of each option and when each is recommended. For more information www.hopkinsmedicine.org/urology

www.coloradocyberknife.com The first published five-year outcomes on low risk prostate cancer patients treated with the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System. The multi-center study, published in the January 10, 2011 issue of Radiation Oncology, found that 93 percent of patients had no recurrence of their cancer at a median follow-up of five years, a rate that compares favorably to results obtained with other treatment modalities, including surgery and conventional radiation therapy. “As a non-invasive treatment option completed in just five visits, stereotactic radiotherapy with the CyberKnife System offers patients the benefits of more rapid recovery, reduced travel costs and less time off work, allowing them to return to their normal, daily routines almost immediately as compared with the standard nine-week course of radiotherapy,” said Christopher King, MD, an author on the study who is now an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Urology at the UCLA School of Medicine. “In addition, because CyberKnife radiosurgery costs less than conventional radiation and avoids the anesthesia and hospital stay associated with surgery, our national health care system benefits from reduced health care costs.”

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Sometimes prostate cancer treatment requires surgery to remove the gland. Prostatectomy, whether performed as a traditional open surgery, a minimally invasive procedure, or with the assistance of a robot, can help men diagnosed with prostate cancer. In this clip, Dr. J. Stephen Jones narrates an animation of the laparoscopic approach to removing the prostate gland. To learn more about treatment options for prostate cancer, download a free treatment guide at www.clevelandclinic.org/prostatecancer

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. Related Links: Prostate Treatments and Robotic Surgery (Part 2) www.youtube.com Dr. Michael Naslund www.umm.edu The Maryland Prostate Center www.umm.edu UMMC Robotic Surgery Program www.umm.edu Prostate Health Guide www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul.