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 ...

With the U.S. authorization for urologic procedures, “there is now choice” for hospitals that want to expand their robotic ...

After receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis and experiencing the many emotions that can come with it, deciding on a course of treatment can be overwhelming. It's daunting to want to make the right ...

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: ...

Comorbid Diseases Lessen Survival Benefit of Aggressive PCa Therapy Growth in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) use especially pronounced among surgeons at urban hospitals. Robot-assisted ...

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 ...

A new study suggests less-invasive keyhole surgery for prostate cancer may mean a higher risk for lasting incontinence and impotence when compared with traditional surgery. The results add to ...

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 ...

Community members came together Sunday afternoon at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital to celebrate a major milestone: ...