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Spring Survey 2012

Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

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Robotic surgery gives surgeons greater precision to treat prostate cancer, leading to fewer complications, such as impotence and incontinence. In this podcast, you'll learn more from an expert who has performed more than 750 of these procedures, and his patient Terry will share his own experience.

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Christopher Amling, M.D., F.A.C.S. Christopher Amling, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Head of the Division of Urology in the Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University
Dr. Christopher Amling is head of the Division of Urology in the Department of Surgery, OHSU School of Medicine, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute. Dr. Amling is an expert in advanced minimally invasive management of urologic diseases, including robotic surgery for prostate and bladder cancer, and prostate cancer and outcomes research. He is credited with developing innovative evaluation tools to enhance... more >

Terry Page Terry Page,
Robotic surgery patient
Terry Page is a 60-year-old freight railroad conductor from Tigard, Oregon. After a physical, Terry's doctor noticed that his PSA numbers had started to increase and that his prostate was enlarged, with one side firmer than the other. A biopsy showed that he had prostate cancer and he was informed about his treatment options. Terry visited OHSU Knight Cancer Institute for a second... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. The Progression to Robotic Surgery LISTEN
  2. Who Should Consider Robotic Surgery? LISTEN
  3. The Benefits of Robotic Surgery LISTEN
  4. Weighing Your Treatment Options LISTEN
  5. Terry’s Diagnosis LISTEN
  6. Terry’s Robotic Surgery Experience LISTEN
  7. Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials LISTEN
  8. Getting a Second Opinion LISTEN
  9. Advice from Terry LISTEN

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