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Prostate Cancer Part 4: Treatment & the Recovery Process

April 11th, 2012 No comments

Prostate is a male gland needed for reproductive functions, it produces fluid used for sperm transport for the purpose of ejaculation. Prostate can grow slowly and affect urinary tract causing problems, this affects many men and the risk gets increased with age. Prostate enlargement also causes bladder problems and related complications.

Brian Richardson, MD, urologist at Jackson Clinic discusses prostate cancer risk factors, current studies, treatment options and robotic surgery in this 5-part prerecorded seminar (recorded 2/28/12).

Prostate Cancer Part 3: Diagnosis & Treatment Options

April 10th, 2012 No comments

Brian Richardson, MD, urologist at Jackson Clinic discusses prostate cancer risk factors, current studies, treatment options and robotic surgery in this 5-part prerecorded seminar (recorded 2/28/12).

Using Robotic Surgery to Remove Prostate Cancer at Stanford: Gil Khalil’s Story

March 22nd, 2012 3 comments

Gilbert Khalil’s fitness and bright eyes make it hard to believe he is 65. All that calm and confidence, however, took a big hit a year ago when his physician discovered trouble in the prostate gland. Khalil and his wife, Stacee, turned to Stanford Hospital, where robotic surgery performed by Mark Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, meant he was well and could return to his active life sooner than expected.