‘Robots helped treat prostate cancer’
Microsurgery removes many fears of
after-effects of prostate cancer treatment.
In September 2003, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 50 years of age….Faced with the prospect of battling cancer, I burned up the Internet seeking information regarding my options….In my research on the Internet, I discovered another option that had not been well publicized, and certainly wasn’t an option discussed by my doctors at that time —- LRPS. Laproscopic radical prostatectomy surgery is a procedure using micro surgical instruments inserted in the body via a few small incisions. The doctor is guided by a camera and is able to use great precision in performing surgery. The upside of this procedure is that it is relatively bloodless, less intrusive as there is not a large incision, and facilitates nerve-sparing procedures to reduce the risk of incontinence and impotence.
In my case, the procedure was remarkably successful. One day after surgery, I walked out of the hospital. Except for a few uncomfortable days with a catheter in place and two to three weeks of limited incontinence, all is well.
Check out the details. Sooner or later, this may be useful information for a male member of your household.
Posted: Sun - December 4, 2005 at 01:32 PM