• In this first part of a two article series, we describe preoperative patient preparation and positioning protocols for robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) that are currently used in our institution (University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM) - Hopital St-Luc). (canjurol.com)
  • Our experience with RARP is now over 250 cases with the senior surgeon having performed over 1200 RARPs and we have continually refined our technique to improve patient outcomes. (canjurol.com)
  • Retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) and robot assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) are safe options for treatment of patients with localized prostate cancer as they present similar overall complication rates. (canjurol.com)
  • More recently, since 2004-2005, RARP has been gaining increasing acceptance among patients and urologists, and it has become the dominant technique in the United States and many centers worldwide despite the lack of evidence demonstrating its superiority over the other modalities. (canjurol.com)
  • Despite this, RARP has become the leading option for treating patients with clinically localized prostate cancer in the United States, and has progressively gained acceptance in Europe and many centers worldwide. (canjurol.com)
  • Incontinence after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) significantly impacts quality of life. (canjurol.com)
  • A retrospective review was performed on a prospectively maintained database of 1737 patients who underwent RARP for localized prostate cancer between 2007 and 2019. (canjurol.com)
  • To report the 1-year functional outcomes, oncologic outcomes, and postoperative complications in patients who underwent modified robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) procedures for achieving early recovery of continence and potency postoperatively. (ac.ir)
  • This study included 165 patients who underwent RARP. (ac.ir)
  • Overall, 98 patients underwent RARP using our modified detrusorrhaphy and intrafascial nerve-sparing techniques (group 1) and 67 underwent standard RARP (group 2). (ac.ir)
  • Different surgical and nonsurgical strategies have been tried to reduce the rates of sLC after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and PLND. (auanews.net)
  • Clinical data on robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed with the new Hugo robot-assisted surgery (RAS) system are scarce. (vattikutifoundation.com)
  • We described surgical outcomes of 112 consecutive patients who underwent RARP ± extended pelvic lymph node dissection (ePLND) at OLV Hospital (Aalst, Belgium) between February and November 2022. (vattikutifoundation.com)
  • reported an incidence rate between 22 and 26% in salvage RARP (robot-assisted radical prostatectomy) post radiotherapy or brachytherapy. (ceju.online)
  • The researchers analyzed their experience using the KangDuo system to perform robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in 16 men with localized prostate cancer. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • The Percutaneous Suprapubic Tube Drainage following RARP (Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy) is a method of catheterization used by the Vattikuti Urology Institute surgeons following many RARP procedures. (vattikutifoundation.com)
  • To compare oncological, functional and surgical outcomes of open retropubic radical prostatectomy (ORP) vs. robot‐assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RARP). (urologyexperts.com)
  • We identified 10,790 consecutive treated patients within our prospective database (2008‐2016) who underwent either ORP (n=7,007) or RARP (n=3,783). (urologyexperts.com)
  • Total anatomical reconstruction during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: implications on early recovery of urinary continence. (ac.ir)
  • PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Bladder neck preservation (BNP) during radical prostatectomy (RP) has been proposed as a method to improve early recovery of urinary continence after radical prostatectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • A US real-world study of treatment patterns and outcomes in localized or locally advanced prostate cancer patients. (urotoday.com)
  • While further research is needed to strengthen the existing guidelines, a standardized approach will facilitate this effort while aiming to reduce negative patient outcomes. (researchgate.net)
  • Radical prostatectomy remains the standard treatment for long term cure of clinically localized prostate cancer, offering excellent oncologic outcomes, with cancer-specific survival approaching 95% at 15 years after surgery. (canjurol.com)
  • Patient-reported outcomes showed a superior experience regarding post-procedure BPH symptoms with the UroLift prostatic urethral lift over Rezum tissue ablation with steam injection. (urologytimes.com)
  • Comparison of outcomes between pure laparoscopic vs robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: a study of comparative effectiveness based upon validated quality of life outcomes. (ac.ir)
  • Urinary continence recovery after radical prostatectomy - anatomical/reconstructive and nerve-sparing techniques to improve outcomes. (ac.ir)
  • Type of surgical approach-open or robot assisted-appears to have no effect on specific clinical outcomes in patients undergoing radical prostatectomy for high-risk prostate cancer, nor does the procedure influence the pathway subsequent therapy might follow, according to a recent study. (urologytimes.com)
  • OUTCOMES: The adrenal pheochromocytoma was successfully removed, and the patient recovered well. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ultimately, this type of research can help improve patient outcomes and overall value in the healthcare system. (scienceblog.com)
  • The evolving culture of cancer care, puting to radiotherapy planning (e.g. nologies undeniably contribute to and cancer medicine more broadly, deep learning to facilitate automated better outcomes for cancer patients has also played a major part in these treatment contouring and planning). (who.int)
  • In 2020, Madeleine G. Manka, M.D., chief resident in Urology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, saw an opportunity to improve the patient experience in Mayo Urology by revising the instructions given to patients after surgery. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Urology Robotics, or URobotics, is a new interdisciplinary field for the application of robots in urology and for the development of such systems and novel technologies in this clinical discipline. (wikipedia.org)
  • Urology is among the medical fields with the highest rate of technology advances, which for several years has included the use medical robots. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even though this was designed to assist in general Laparoscopy, most of its application are in the urology field for radical prostatectomy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Pioneered at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, robotic radical prostatectomy has now become the gold standard for the treatment of prostate cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • EAU 2022 Patients Favor Conscious Sedation for Urologic Procedures Given a choice, an overwhelming majority of urology patients would opt for conscious sedation over general anesthesia. (medscape.com)
  • Review of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in management of infant congenital urology: Advances and limitations in utilization and learning. (uchicago.edu)
  • With UC Irvine Department of Urology, you can be confident in our dedication to treating our patients with personalized care while using the most advanced diagnosis and treatment methods. (uci.edu)
  • When it comes to expert urology treatment for our patients, the Urology Experts team is passionate about providing individually catered experiences and treatment plans. (urologyexperts.com)
  • This is mostly held within established collaboration with Skåne University Hospital (Urology Clinic) but also creates new collaborations with other players in the healthcare system, such as Skåne's oncology clinic, where many patients with urological cancer are also handled. (lu.se)
  • Radical prostatectomies included laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), and retropubic radical prostatectomy (RRP). (renalandurologynews.com)
  • Basiri A, de la Rosette JJ, Tabatabaei S, Woo HH, Laguna MP, Shemshaki H. Comparison of retropubic, laparoscopic and robotic radical prostatectomy: who is the winner? (ac.ir)
  • The surgeon makes an incision, or cut, in the lower abdomen (radical retropubic) or the perineum (radical perineal), which is the area between the anus and scrotum. (cancercenter.com)
  • The introduction of the "da Vinci Robotic Surgical System" (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA) has been another important step toward a minimally invasive approach to radical prostatectomy. (canjurol.com)
  • Conventional and robot assisted approach to radical prostatectomy - reality of medicine based on evidence. (amedi.sk)
  • Of the 215 patients in the retrospective analysis of multiple surgeons at a tertiary cancer hospital, 91 underwent an open procedure and 124 underwent a robotic procedure. (urologytimes.com)
  • Following multidisciplinary discussion, the patient's surgery was performed under general anesthesia in the operating room after the patient underwent induction of anesthesia outside the operating room. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patient underwent transurethral resection (TUR) of the stenotic vesicourethral anastomosis, followed by urethrotomy for stenosis 2 cm before anastomosis. (ceju.online)
  • METHODS: A total of 762 patients underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. (beaumont.org)
  • HappyPatientStories Mr Mirjalol Giyasov, 64yrs old male, the patient from Uzbekistan, Tashkent, underwent Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in India. (healthandshifa.com)
  • An observational study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MegaDerm Soft in patients who underwent breast reconstruction using the MegaDerm soft. (who.int)
  • The odds of positive surgical margins after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer were significantly increased 1.4-fold in patients with vs without a history of LUTS/BPH surgery. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • Undergoing radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer after surgery for lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is associated with higher rates of positive surgical margins and lower rates of urinary continence and erectile function recovery, an updated review finds. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The odds of positive surgical margins were significantly increased 1.4-fold in patients with vs without a history of LUTS/BPH surgery, Massimiliano Creta, MD, PhD, of the University of Naples Federico II in Naples, Italy, and colleagues reported in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases . (renalandurologynews.com)
  • Does body mass index have an impact on the rate and location of positive surgical margins following robot assisted radical prostatectomy? (urotoday.com)
  • A real-world analysis found that nerve sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy increased the risk of ipsilateral positive surgical margins. (urologytimes.com)
  • Systematic Review of Studies Reporting Positive Surgical Margins After Bladder Neck Sparing Radical Prostatectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Overall, we found 15 relevant studies reporting overall and site-specific positive surgical margins rate after bladder neck sparing radical prostatectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Around 25 years ago, keyhole surgery using laparoscopy was introduced as a minimally-invasive alternative to open prostate surgery," says Dr. Teerapon Amornvesukit , a urologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital with many years' experience treating patients with prostate cancer. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Robotic technology is used in a variety of surgeries, including radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissue), cardiovascular bypass surgery (to remove a blocked artery in the heart), and hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and in some cases, the ovaries and fallopian tubes). (canhealth.com)
  • Though a common complication of radical prostatectomy, postoperative erectile dysfunction tends to decline over time. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Vesicourethral anastomotic stenosis is an uncommon complication following radical prostatectomy (RP). (ceju.online)
  • The system, called the KangDuo Surgical Robot-01, offers high accuracy and surgical success with low complication rates and a high comfort level for the surgeon - and may provide a less-costly alternative to current surgical robots. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • The patient tolerated the surgery well and without any complication. (healthandshifa.com)
  • In evaluating commonly used dismissal instructions provided to patients following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy at Mayo Clinic, we identified instructions that could be improved to help patients navigate the acute postoperative period after dismissal from the hospital," says Dr. Manka. (mayoclinic.org)
  • After instituting the new postoperative dismissal instructions for patients receiving robot-assisted radical prostatectomies, Dr. Manka and her colleagues reviewed whether patients provided with the updated instructions felt less of a need to contact their care teams with clarifying questions compared with patients who received the earlier version of dismissal instructions. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Furthermore, improving the readability of postoperative dismissal instructions represented a valuable opportunity for improving the quality of patient care and decreasing postoperative care burden on the wider health care system. (mayoclinic.org)
  • By making easier-to-understand postoperative dismissal instructions for patients, we can improve patients' overall operative experience and allow patients to feel more comfortable transitioning from the hospital to home," says Dr. Manka. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Lung protective mechanical ventilation significantly improved intraoperative pulmonary oxygenation function and pulmonary compliance in patients experiencing various abdominal laparoscopic surgeries, but it could not ameliorate early postoperative atelectasis and oxygenation function on the first day after surgery. (springer.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Patients with RSMS had a lower urinary quality of life compared with non-RSMS patients after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, and RSMS, independent of age or BMI, was predictive of postoperative urinary incontinence. (beaumont.org)
  • Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of subarachnoid analgesia, erector spine plane block, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management. (who.int)
  • Robots were still a novelty back then, but the new technology and its anticipated benefits quickly made it a compelling alternative to open and laparoscopic surgeries, both for surgeons and for patients. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The patient had failed to tolerate multiple chamber surgeries. (bvsalud.org)
  • A 4-step quality improvement intervention increased compliance with American Urological Association guidelines for periprocedural antibacterial prophylaxis for high-risk patients receiving cystoscopy. (urologytimes.com)
  • Despite technical advances in surgery for prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction remains a common adverse effect and a barrier for patients who are candidates for radical prostatectomy, according to the authors of an accompanying editorial . (medpagetoday.com)
  • In a systematic review of 25 retrospective studies including 11,101 men undergoing radical prostatectomy, 2113 men had a history of LUTS/BPH surgery and 8898 did not. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The odds of urinary continence recovery at 3 months and 1 year were significantly decreased by 52% and 56%, respectively, in patients with previous LUTS/BPH surgery. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The odds of erectile function recovery within 1 year were significantly decreased by 40% in patients with history of LUTS/BPH surgery. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • By type of LUTS/BPH surgery, the finding was significant only for patients with history of TURP or mixed procedures but not HoLEP. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • 5 Nevertheless, the use of the extraperitoneal approach may be favored in patients with morbid obesity or patients who had previous extensive abdominal surgery. (canjurol.com)
  • Today, robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy surgery using the da Vinci system offers patients and surgeons a compelling alternative for one of the most common open surgery procedures. (bumrungrad.com)
  • That's because prostate cancer has become the most common type of cancer among men in the US and other westernized countries, and prostatectomy surgery is the most frequently-performed open surgery for men. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The rise of robot-assisted surgery stems from patient preferences as well as the experiences of the surgeons who have been trained to use the system. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Dr. Poochong Timratana , a Bumrungrad physician specializing in laparoscopic, bariatric and esophageal surgery, has been performing robotic-assisted surgery since Bumrungrad put the da Vinci Si system into use in 2016. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The result for patients is fewer wound infections, less pain, reduced blood loss and shorter hospital stays after surgery. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Aside from curing the cancer," Dr. Teerapon says, "patients judge the quality of surgery by two things: continence and sexual function. (bumrungrad.com)
  • Surgeons must take part in an extensive training program before they are certified to perform their first da Vinci surgery on a patient. (bumrungrad.com)
  • One common treatment is a prostatectomy, a type of prostate cancer surgery often used in cases of localized cancer. (cancercenter.com)
  • A radical prostatectomy is the main type of surgery used for prostate cancer, when the cancer hasn't spread outside the prostate. (cancercenter.com)
  • Robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is done via a robotic machine, with the surgeon sitting at a control panel and using robotic arms to control the surgery. (cancercenter.com)
  • A urologist may help the patient decide which type of surgery is best for them. (cancercenter.com)
  • Leading up to the surgery, the urologist may walk the patient through the entire procedure, including what to expect during and after. (cancercenter.com)
  • Following hospital discharge, which is usually a day or two after surgery, the care team will advise the patient about when to return for a follow-up visit, typically within six weeks following the procedure. (cancercenter.com)
  • A flow chart created from the study's data shows patients pursuing a number of differing clinical avenues subsequent to their surgery. (urologytimes.com)
  • Using either approach, however, the chart reflects that some patients appear cured by surgery alone, and others by surgery plus radiation. (urologytimes.com)
  • With this minimally invasive surgery, patients are often able to return to their normal activities quicker than if they've had open surgery," said Dr. Peter Black, senior research scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre. (canhealth.com)
  • Robot-assisted surgery is undeniably revolutionising operating theatres. (healthcarebelgium.com)
  • This high-definition model for robot-assisted surgery is the very latest version and provides the ultimate in visual quality. (healthcarebelgium.com)
  • The author in his review presents a rational overview of the so often proclaimed benefits of robot assisted radical prostatectomy over classical surgery and stresses the fact that these benefits are not supported by any evidence-based data. (amedi.sk)
  • OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst-Asse-Ninove robotic surgeon and head of the ORSI Academy Prof. Alex Mottrie and team have published the results of one-year of using the Hugo Robot Assisted Surgery System, developed by Medtronic. (vattikutifoundation.com)
  • Robotically assisted surgery for prostate cancer using the groundbreaking da Vinci system has been available for two decades, with demonstrated advantages over conventional open or laparoscopic surgery. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • A Human doing the Surgery or a Robot? (urologyexperts.com)
  • Home / Erectile Dysfunction , Kidney Stones , Men's Health , Prostate Cancer , Sexual Dysfunction / Whats Better…A Human doing the Surgery or a Robot? (urologyexperts.com)
  • Open simple prostatectomy is often used when the prostate is too large for less invasive surgery. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The cystectomy unit is the only unit in Sweden that routinely offers patients all types of urinary tract reconstruction after radical surgery, and also has an extensive development program for robot-assisted surgery. (lu.se)
  • The urological clinic in Malmö is also today a national leader in kidney cancer surgery, with a major focus on robot-assisted surgery but also in other alternative forms of surgical treatment. (lu.se)
  • PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 80 elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients were included in the study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Complications and pathologic results of prostate biopsies in patients with rising PSA following high dose definitive radiation therapy. (llu.edu)
  • Urinary Continence Recovery after Retzius-Sparing Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy and Adjuvant Radiation Therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • Contralateral breast cancer risk with radiation therapy in BRCA mutation carriers: what do we tell patients? (cdc.gov)
  • Neurotransmitter Gene Polymorphisms Are Associated with Symptom Clusters in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy. (cdc.gov)
  • While it is localized to the prostate, today there are effective treatment options such as robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy or radiation therapy, but in the case of a minimal tumor, one usually chooses to just observe and follow the patient until symptoms occur. (lu.se)
  • The evidence on radical prostatectomy, brachytherapy, and IMRT was judged to demonstrate comparable overall clinical effectiveness for most men, while there was not enough evidence to date to make a comparison on proton therapy. (scienceblog.com)
  • The ICER report also found that, based on Medicare payments, active surveillance costs approximately $300-$1,000 per year, while brachytherapy and radical prostatectomy procedures cost approximately $10,000. (scienceblog.com)
  • The first surgical robot approved by the FDA is the da Vinci system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The first fully robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci system (DVS) was carried out in 2000. (bumrungrad.com)
  • da Vinci Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer. (llu.edu)
  • A member of the da Vinci Surgical family, Jack has assisted his masters in more than one thousand surgical procedures at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). (canhealth.com)
  • Phase 3 data showed that the addition of the AKT inhibitor ipatasertib to standard therapy boosted radiographic progression-free survival in patients with advanced castration-resistant prostate cancer whose tumors had PTEN loss. (urologytimes.com)
  • Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Renal Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review. (urotoday.com)
  • This updated systematic review included more recent series of patients with history of HoLEP and permitted subgroup analyses, the investigators noted. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting urinary continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. (ac.ir)
  • Access to Care and Healthcare Quality Metrics for Patients with Advanced Genitourinary Cancers in Urban versus Rural Areas. (urotoday.com)
  • Phase II Trial Evaluating Olaparib Maintenance in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Responsive or Stabilized on Docetaxel Treatment: SOGUG-IMANOL Study. (urotoday.com)
  • Olaparib for the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Alterations in BRCA1 and/or BRCA2 in the PROfound Trial. (urotoday.com)
  • MR-guided prostate SBRT in prostate cancer patients with low-volume metastatic disease. (urotoday.com)
  • These cases were completed before the AUA and ASTRO released new guidelines that put more emphasis on adjuvant radiation in patients with extra-prostatic disease, seminal vesical invasions, or positive margins," said Dr. Davis. (urologytimes.com)
  • The aim of our study was to perform a critical review of the literature to assess the impact on bladder neck and base margins after bladder neck sparing radical prostatectomy. (ox.ac.uk)
  • We used the following search terms: bladder neck preservation, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy and surgical margins. (ox.ac.uk)
  • As an academic health system, our physicians have access to the latest research and technology, and consistently provide the best and safest treatments for our patients. (muhealth.org)
  • It is important to note many prostate cancer treatments may not help any individual patient and are associated with significant potential for complications. (muhealth.org)
  • Anesthesia in patients with claustrophobia poses a challenge because these patients reject all treatments in an enclosed space. (bvsalud.org)
  • To goal of the network is to facilitate the collaboration between clinics, research, business and patient representatives to face current paradigm shifts with molecular diagnostics and new treatments. (lu.se)
  • Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is a prognostic, palliative, and potentially therapeutic procedure for patients with malignant phenotype Leydig cell tumours of the testis. (qmul.ac.uk)
  • A load limit can be given for every patient based on the hernia defect area (CRIP- critical resistance to impacts related to pressure). (researchgate.net)
  • 1 Bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy (PLND) is recommended concomitantly for patients with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. (auanews.net)
  • Tufts Medical Center is proud to offer expert and compassionate urogynecology and pelvic health care to patients. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
  • p = 0.02), and patients who received the new dismissal instructions were significantly less likely to have an emergency department visit (20% vs 4%;p = 0.02). (mayoclinic.org)
  • Based on this study, we concluded that improved readability of hospital dismissal instructions was associated with significantly lower rates of patient-initiated messages and emergency department visits," says Dr. Linder. (mayoclinic.org)
  • It also only significantly pertained to patients undergoing RALP or LRP, but not RRP or mixed procedures. (renalandurologynews.com)
  • The author also focuses on the economic burden of both approaches, in the time of financial crisis and the demand for savings, which is significantly higher in robot assisted approach and questions the justification of paying significantly higher costs in the absence of proven medical benefits. (amedi.sk)
  • Additionally, retrospective clinical data showed sustained improvement in the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) in men who received subcutaneous injections of EPO prior to radical prostatectomy. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The novel oral penem anti-infective compound sulopenem showed stronger clinical activity than ciprofloxacin in patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections with quinolone resistant pathogens, according to findings from the phase 3 SURE1 trial. (urologytimes.com)
  • The guidelines are an evidence-based clinical reference for the treatment of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPH. (urologytimes.com)
  • Univariate and multivariate analysis of 215 patients undergoing one or the other procedure between May 2006 and June 2010 showed that a number of clinical factors were more suggestive of subsequent therapeutic paths than surgical approach. (urologytimes.com)
  • Informed by priorities of payers, clinicians, and patients, and operating outside of the coverage decision-making structures in government and the private sector, ICER produces comparative effectiveness reviews linking clinical effectiveness and comparative value together in a rating system that is consistent and rigorous, yet flexible enough to be directly useful to multiple decision makers. (scienceblog.com)
  • The World Health Organization, through its International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, has developed the ICTRP database to provide patients, family members and members of the public current information about clinical research studies. (who.int)
  • Three-layer two-step posterior reconstruction using peritoneum during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy to improve recovery of urinary continence: a prospective comparative study. (ac.ir)
  • To apply the concept to individual patients, computed tomography of the abdomen at rest and during the Valsalva maneuver was used. (researchgate.net)
  • To remove the prostate with a radical laparoscopic prostatectomy, several small cuts are made in the lower abdomen. (cancercenter.com)
  • We work closely with other specialty groups - such as medical oncology and radiation oncology - to develop a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan for each of our patients. (muhealth.org)
  • Prostate cancer patients have a number of treatment options available, depending on the stage and grade of the cancer , as well as the person's health and preferences. (cancercenter.com)
  • It is essential to have some sort of pelvis model when treating men's health patients to aid in understanding and comfort with treatment concepts and interventions. (physio-pedia.com)
  • Radical prostatectomy is the standard surgical treatment for localized prostate cancer and is actually largely performed robotically in Western countries with appropriate economic structure. (auanews.net)
  • EAU 2020 Preserving Ejaculation May Come at a Cost for LUTS Patients Ejaculation-preserving procedures can be effective for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), but they are not appropriate for all men, say experts who discussed the issue at EAU 2020. (medscape.com)
  • Work in my laboratory uses state-of-the-art in vivo models in conjunction with patient samples to interrogate the disease processes in advanced and treatment-resistant prostate cancer. (gla.ac.uk)
  • This patient had a history of severe anxiety and claustrophobia for more than 40 years, without having received any treatment for the condition. (bvsalud.org)
  • 18F-FDG PET/CT scan is a well-known modality to assess distant metastases and treatment response in the patients with primary colon cancer. (qxmd.com)
  • Nothing but the absolute best in patient care & treatment. (uci.edu)
  • Cancer treatment allows patients to fight the disease. (healthandshifa.com)
  • ICER works hard to create unbiased, fully-informed appraisals of disease management and treatment options so that patients, clinicians, and payers can trust the information produced," stated Steven D. Pearson, MD, MSc, FRCP, President of ICER. (scienceblog.com)
  • Anatomic and technical considerations for optimizing recovery of urinary function during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. (ac.ir)
  • Non-RSMS patients exhibited better urinary function at 12 months (P = .012) and better urinary continence recovery at 2 weeks and 12 months (P = .033 and P = .014, respectively) after prostatectomy compared with RSMS patients. (beaumont.org)
  • Six months after radical prostatectomy, patients treated with erythropoietin (EPO) or placebo had similar scores on a validated scale of erectile function. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Cases where complete nerve sparing cannot be achieved or patients with some degree of erectile dysfunction preoperatively may be future populations of interest and better approximate preclinical models, which had more significant cavernous nerve injury," the researchers continued. (medpagetoday.com)
  • The study failed to show a benefit of erythropoietin on erectile function, but may have been limited by small sample size and confounders, including both patient and technical factors," wrote Poone S. Shoureshi, MD, and Mark Garzotto, MD, both of Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy results from surgical injury to erection-producing nerves. (medpagetoday.com)
  • 11. Climacturia After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Does Pre-operative Erectile Dysfunction Affect Who Recovers? (uci.edu)
  • Clavien complications (≥3) appeared in four patients (4.4%) following an open procedure and in eight (6.5%) following a robotic procedure. (urologytimes.com)
  • Ultimately, it is through progress in these and other areas of research that surgeons will be able to reduce the morbidity and improve patient acceptance of radical prostatectomy," the editorialists said. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Surgeons are carefully selecting those patients who are likely to benefit from robot-assisted surgical procedures while continuing to provide other leading surgical technologies. (canhealth.com)
  • Answering Your Questions: How Do Medical Robots Help Surgeons? (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • We present a case of robotic revision of urethro-vescical stricture in a 62-year-old man treated with robot-assisted radical prostatectomy for acinar adenocarcinoma of prostate International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) 2, pT2c R1. (ceju.online)
  • Technologic peculiarities, such as three-dimensional vision, wristed instrumentation with seven degrees of freedom of motion, lack of tremor, a 10x-magnification and a comfortable seated position for the surgeon has added value to the surgeon and patient. (canjurol.com)
  • However, such trial carries so many practical limitations including patient preference and surgeon variable expertise that it might likely never be undertaken. (canjurol.com)
  • The surgeon may administer IV pain medications or prescribe pain management drugs for the patient to take home. (cancercenter.com)
  • The KangDuo surgical robot: the surgeon control console (a), the patient cart (b), and the vision cart (c). (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • The study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) with abiraterone or docetaxel versus ADT alone as neoadjuvant therapy in patients with very-high-risk localized prostate cancer. (frontiersin.org)
  • To properly assist humans in their needs, human activity recognition (HA. (deepai.org)
  • Research has shown that the contents of the dismissal instructions, while pertinent to helping patients' recovery, are often written with difficult-to-understand medical language and at a reading level that can be difficult for some patients to comprehend. (mayoclinic.org)
  • A typical patient stays one or two nights in the hospital and returns home for two to three weeks of recovery before fully resuming normal activities. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The urologist will insert a catheter , which stays for one to two weeks, allowing the patient to urinate during the recovery period. (cancercenter.com)