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Robotic Surgery Demonstration Video
March 26, 2010
This demonstration video, produced by the da Vinci Surgical System, illustrates the technology and sophistication of robotic surgery. Dr. Scherr performed the first robotic prostatectomy at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical College of Cornell University in 2002. Since then, he has performed more than 500 robotic procedures. There are many benefits to robotic surgery, including decreased pain and blood loss. If you'd like more information on Dr. Scherr's medical expertise and leading-edge da Vinci robotic technology, please don't hesitate to…
Sam Reed, Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer
March 19, 2010
The Office of Washington Secretary of State, Sam Reed, announced that the 69-year-old has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and will undergo laparoscopic surgery next week at Virginia Mason Medical Center.
Reed's cancer was found after he complained of stomach pains and his doctors conducted tests. Though unrelated to his stomach pain, doctors found a tumor in his kidney.
An article posted on HeraldNet.com reports that Reed is feeling optimistic about the surgery and his recovery: "The cancer is absolutely curable,…
The Benefits of Robotic Surgery
February 16, 2010
A recent New York Times article ("Results Unproven, Robotic Surgery Wins Converts,") discussed both sides of the debate over robotic surgery, a procedure that is growing in popularity with doctors and patients. Robotic surgery uses a physican-controlled robot to perform prostate surgery versus a physican's own hands, eliminating the need for large incisions. Dr. Scherr has performed more than 500 robotic procedures, particularly prostate cancer surgery, and notes the following benefits for his patients: Less pain Up to five times less…
FDA Clears New Robotic Surgery Technique
February 9, 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new, minimally invasive surgical approach to treating throat and mouth tumors. The technique, which was developed by head and neck surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, utilizes the da Vinci robotic surgical system.
Approximately 350 patients with both malignant and benign tumors of the mouth, voice box, tonsil, tongue and other parts of the throat took part in a study of tge TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) technique beginning…
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Man says surgeon left clips in abdomen after surgeryWest Virginia RecordOn June 10, 2009, Steven M. Huffman presented to the hospital for a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to be performed by Dr. James P. Tierney, according to a complaint filed July…
Date: August 23, 2011 10:01 am
Candidacy for active surveillance may be associated with improved functional ...UroTodayWe evaluated the histopathologic and functional outcomes of patients who qualified for AS, but opted for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), and compared them to non-AS candidates. An institutional database of…
Date: August 22, 2011 1:01 am
Study: Sex After Prostate Surgery and New Techniques to Improve ItSacramento BeeDr. David Samadi is employing his SMART robotic prostatectomy procedure to enhance surgical precision and maintain sexual wellbeing after prostate cancer treatment. By Smart-Surgery.com Dr. Samadi understands this concern.…
Date: August 17, 2011 6:27 pm
Robotic Surgery: Clever Marketing or Life-Saving TechnologyNEWS.GNOM.ES (press release)ES/ — Robotics are helping surgeons make great strides in the medical arena, and the advanced technology used in robotic prostatectomy procedures delivers many benefits to both surgeon and patient. However, in…
Date: August 13, 2011 11:54 am
New Prostate Cancer Urine TestPR Newswire (press release)"I am a huge proponent of early PSA testing," says robotic prostatectomy and robotic surgery expert Dr. Samadi, "so I'm very encouraged to see research that may result in additional testing resources. Strengthening…
Date: August 12, 2011 2:53 pm
Robotic Surgery Benefits Springfield Hospital; Surgeons, Patients Embrace High ...Patch.comThe daVinci Robotic Surgical System is also widely used as a minimally invasive option for prostatectomy surgeries. The tiny incisions necessary to preserve vital nerves and tissue are now possible with…
Date: August 12, 2011 5:00 am
Renal and Urology NewsThe Robotic Prostatectomy: An Interview with Mani Menon, MDRenal and Urology NewsDr. Menon is a pioneer in the development of robotic surgery, especially the robotic prostatectomy. He and his group at the Vattikuti Institute have performed the…
Date: August 11, 2011 10:20 am
Live Robotic Prostate Surgery Performed for Nation's YouthPR Newswire (press release)I love when people are as excited about robotic surgery as I am." Carnakie-Baker pursued Dr. Samadi after learning of his vast experience in robotic prostatectomy procedures and witnessing his…
Date: August 3, 2011 3:31 pm
Fighting Prostate Cancer Abroad and at HomePR Newswire (press release)The removal of the cancerous prostate and is the best way to go, in my opinion. Many international patients know that, unfortunately, their countries cannot offer them the expertise that US…
Date: July 30, 2011 8:01 am
AZoRoboticsStudy Recommends Pelvic Floor Toning Exercises for Post Robotic ProstatectomyAZoRoboticsRobotic prostatectomy makes use of the da Vinci System that offers enhanced visualization and the incisions are much more precise. The precision offered by the system allows Dr. Samadi to leave…
Date: July 29, 2011 6:26 am
Post Robotic Prostate Surgery Continence and Pelvic Floor MusclesPR Newswire (press release)Dr. Samadi recommends pelvic floor toning exercises for some patients who experience prolonged urinary incontinence post-prostatectomy, but this is not the norm for his patients. As an expert in…
Date: July 27, 2011 8:03 am
Study: Quality of Life After Prostate Cancer TreatmentMarketwire (press release)NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jul 23, 2011) - Dr. David B. Samadi, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center…
Date: July 23, 2011 9:49 am
Who needs humans?Chicago TribuneIf you've had a prostatectomy recently, chances are a robot was involved. Surgeons may survive the robot invasion, but others at the hospital might not be so lucky. iRobot, maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has…
Date: July 23, 2011 5:13 am
Common Questions on Prostate CancerThe LedgerThey include observation (of potentially harmless tumors), radiation options, prostate cryotherapy and prostatectomy. Hormone treatments and chemotherapy are usually reserved for advanced disease. There has been a lot of media attention on the robotic ...and…
Date: July 22, 2011 11:12 pm
Israeli doctors learn robotics, with the help of local MDsNew Jersey Jewish Standard“Most of the radical prostatectomy in the US is done by robots,” said Lazar. When traditional prostate surgery is performed there is a significant risk of complications such…
Date: July 22, 2011 4:58 am
Centegra Performs First Robotic Surgery in McHenry CountyRedOrbitDr. David Goldrath, Dr. Richard Troy and a highly skilled surgical team at Centegra Hospital-McHenry performed the first robotic surgery in McHenry County July 6. The team used the newest daVinci Si HD…
Date: July 22, 2011 12:51 am