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 [...]
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 [...]
Expectations of Robotic Prostate Surgery as a Prostate Cancer Treatment If you are considering a da Vinci robotic prostate surgery as your prostate cancer treatment, here is what you can expect from initial appointment to follow-up care with Dr. Mark Allen, urology specialist serving the communities of Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas. 1. Initial Appointment [...]
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 [...]
Dr. Mark Allen Treats Numerous Urology Disorders and Offers Innovative Urological Surgery Options Dr. Mark Allen of North Dallas Urology Associates, located in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area, has been providing urologic evaluations, treatments and surgical services in the North Texas market for over 15 years. Dr. Allen is committed to staying current [...]