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Cardiac Robotic Surgery
The da Vinci® surgical system is among the most advanced surgical tools in the world. St. V's has trained surgeons from around the world in how to use the da Vinci® system for a variety of purcedures. Dr. Tom Schwann, St. V's Chief of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, and cardiologist Dr. Ameer Kabour, share their knowledge and experience in using this minimally invasive technology to perform highly successful procedures with dramatically reduced recovery time.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostrate Cancer
One out of six men will get prostate cancer. That's the bad news. The
good news is that in recent years the death rate has been declining. Learn
why from urologists who are part of Mercy Cancer Centers.
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Are You at Risk for Prostate Cancer?
Mercy Cancer Centers urologist Dr. Robert Navarre discusses the prevalence
of prostate cancer and identifies those who may be at risk.
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When Should Prostate Cancer Screenings Begin?
Like high blood pressure, prostate cancer often has no warning signs.
Mercy Cancer Centers urologist Dr. Gregory Haselhuhn talks about the importance
of screenings.
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How is Prostate Cancer Treated?
From "watchful waiting" to robotic surgery, Mercy Cancer
Centers urologist Dr. Michael Rashid explains the many effective treatment
alternatives for prostate cancer.
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What is daVinci Robotic Surgery?
This year 60% of prostate cancer surgeries will use minimally invasive
robotic surgery. Mercy Cancer Centers urologist Dr. Ronney Abaza discusses
this exciting technology.
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Robotic Surgery
Understanding Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Bernardo Martinez, Director of Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, explains the important distinction between two types of minimally-invasive surgeries: conventional laparoscopic and advanced robotic.
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The Benefits of Aortic Robotic Surgery
Dr. Bernardo Martinez, Director of Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, explains how the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System has revolutionized aortic surgery, including dramatically reducing the amount of time needed for patients to recover and return to normal activities.
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St. V's Leadership in Aortic Robotic Surgery
Dr. Bernardo Martinez, Director of Minimally Invasive Vascular Surgery at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, discusses how St. V’s training program helped the hospital become the first to earn FDA approval for its aortic robotic surgery program.
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Expanding the Use of Robotic Surgery
Urology procedures were among the first applications of da Vinci® robotic surgery in this area. Dr. Mirza Baig, a local urologist, discusses how the number of different surgical procedures that use robotic technology is increasing.
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Robotic Hysterectomies
Dr. Sue Pohlod-Miller, a local OB/Gyn, performs hysterectomies using da Vinci® robotic surgery because of how it enhances her skills, and how fast it enables her patients to recover and return to normal activities.
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