An Overview of Robotic Prostatectomy Risks “Prostate cancer treatment has made great strides in the last decade with the introduction of the robotic prostatectomy. Impotence and incontinence risks may be reduced by prostatectomies that are performed by robotic surgery,” says Dallas urologist Dr. Mark Allen. There are numerous prostate cancer treatment options available today [...]
Prostate Cancer Screening Utilizing a PSA Test Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area urologist, Dr. Mark Allen recommends that all men over the age of 40 receive a PSA test periodically for prostate cancer screening, making it a part of their routine physical and annual check-up. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that [...]
A Robotic Prostatectomy an Effective Prostate Cancer Treatment Men of all different walks of life will experience a urological problem at one time or another in their life. Some of the most common urological symptoms that a man could experience include pelvic pain, incontinence, a burning sensation while urinating, and impotence. While some of these [...]
Robotic Prostatectomy as a Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate cancer is defined as cancer that begins in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is not commonly found in men less than 40 years of age, though it is not altogether impossible. Prostate cancer can strike any male for a number of varying reasons. Men who have had [...]
Surgical Side Effects Cut with Robotic Surgery as a Prostate Cancer Treatment ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN, Aug. 5 2008) -- As 3D images illuminate the viewfinder, a joystick delicately maneuvers a pair of robotic arms. It may sound like a video game, but Dr. Nikhil Shah is actually performing cancer surgery. In this case, the surgeon [...]