The first direct comparison between robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and open surgery (radical retropubic prostatectomy) has ended in a tie. Early results from an international, randomized, ...

At 24 months' follow-up, the only phase 3 randomized clinical trial to directly compare functional and oncologic outcomes between robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and open radical retropubic ...

For men with prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, or surgical removal of the prostate, isn’t guaranteed to be curative, as ...

A globally-renowned prostate cancer surgeon shares the latest advancements in the field and stresses the importance of early ...

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death in American men. However, prostate cancer is curable, thanks to options ...

When it comes to treatment for prostate cancer, men have a range of options, from active surveillance to radiation to surgery, just to name a few. Which approach to choose is a highly personal ...

Robotic surgery is a promising option in the field of prostate cancer, leading to better outcomes and shorter hospital stays. Robotic surgery can have a multitude of benefits for patients who are ...

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

One in seven men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, 3% of those men will die from it but it is relatively treatable if it’s found early enough. Fortunately, there’s robotic technology ...

Smilow Cancer Hospital has introduced a new single-port robotic prostatectomy procedure that reduces the number of incisions and may minimize the risk for complications. The procedure uses the da ...

Mani Menon, MD Mani Menon, MD, discusses the place of robotic prostatectomy in the treatment of localized prostate cancer. Mani Menon, MD, is a urologist and Director of the Vattikuti Institute at ...

With Men’s Health Week approaching, it is a good time to encourage open discussions about various health conditions, particularly prostate health. Driven by embarrassment, misconceptions, and a lack ...