The use of antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant medications has increased due to irregular diets, limited physical activity, and an ...

Objective: To review the current medical literature on robotic prostatectomy (RP) and report clinical outcomes of this newly developed technique. Data Source: A MEDLINE search was performed using the ...

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy reduced short-term complication risk by nearly half versus open surgery. Learn more from ...

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: ...

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 Men’s Health Week approaching, it is a good time to encourage open discussions about various health conditions, particularly prostate health. Driven by embarrassment, misconceptions, and a lack ...

Up to 72% of patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy experience urinary incontinence in the first 3 months after surgery. Patients with postoperative urinary incontinence after ...

WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, today announced the first patient enrolled in the latest Barrigel™ rectal ...

The doctor calls it a "huge leap for health care." A patient who lives in the southern African nation of Angola, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March. Three months later, he underwent a ...

A cause of action based on a lack of informed consent has three elements: breach of the duty to inform (non-disclosure) causation injury In this case, it was clear that Dr. B breached his duty to ...