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The Ventura Community Hospital is one of a few U.S. hospitals offering a new, less invasive alternative to traditional surgery for removing prostate cancer. The dVP is a minimally invasive radical prostatectomy. Q: How is dVP different from open
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Fitzsimons NJ; Presti JC; Kane CJ; Terris MK; Aronson WJ; Amling CL; Freedland SJ Division of Urologic Surgery, Duke Prostate Center, University Medical Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, USA. nicholas.fitzsimons@duke.edu
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We work with our patients to transmit any and all relevant medical data relating to the prostate cancer surgery to their home physicians. For those who chose to stay a while, we provide all followup medical care. For patients who live in our area,
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is prostatectomy problematic for men with type 1 diabetes?
Topics: prostatectomy and type 1 diabetesAsked by glenn stratton on August 30, 2008
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A suprapubic prostatectomy is an open surgical procedure performed to excise all or part of the prostate gland. This surgery is indicated in around two to three percent of cases where a prostatectomy is necessary. It is invasive and the patient may
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Yes. Like any radical prostatectomy, LRP requires reconstruction of the bladder-urethra connection. A catheter is left in the urethra, connected to a drainage bag, and used to align the healing suture line and drain the bladder. In the immediate
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Ylmaz ASLAN, Altu TUNCEL, Hakan AKST, Burin UZUN, Koray ARAS, Ali ATAN Ankara Numune Eitim ve Aratrma Hastanesi, 3. roloji Klinii, ANKARA Keywords: Prostatectomy, Benign prostate hyperplasia, Sexual function Benign prostate hyperplasia is a common
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Question: I have an enlarged prostate as well as localized prostate cancer. Someone in my prostate cancer support group mentioned that hormonal therapy would be helpful to take before my radical prostatectomy. Is it useful to take hormonal therapy
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After the prostate gland has been completely removed, any PSA in the blood is produced by prostate cancer cells that have left the prostate gland and spread to other areas of the body. However, sometimes the PSA can appear to be elevated because of
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Approximately 40% of men who undergo radical prostatectomy have bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms prior to surgery. The most effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostate enlargement is a transurethral
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