The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces a
fluid found in semen. Located below the bladder and in front
of the rectum, the prostate surrounds the urethra — the
tube that empties urine from the bladder.
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland and may spread
to surrounding structures. While most men with prostate cancer
have no symptoms, physician can find prostate cancer during
a regular checkup, using a combination of a blood test called
a PSA and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
Nearly one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer during his lifetime.1 With greater awareness, prostate
cancer detection is on the rise and mortality is declining.
Moreover, better treatments are allowing more men to return
to active and productive lives after treatment.
If the you have an early diagnosis of prostate
cancer, there is usually a range of treatment options. These
may include conservative management, radiation therapy with
either external bream or brachytherapy therapy, cryosurgery
and prostatectomy – surgical
removal of the prostate. Your treatment options will depend
on a number of factors, including the stage of the disease,
your age and health or personal preference.
- The National Prostate Cancer Coalition:
www.fightprostatecancer.org home/treatment & research/treatment
options/surgery
While clinical studies support the effectiveness
of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive
surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the
da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every
individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment
options, as well as their risks and benefits.
For additional information on minimally invasive surgery
with the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davincisurgery.com |
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