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da Vinci Prostatectomy vs. Brachytherapy (Radiation)

 Dr. James Porter, MD & Three Patients

"Not only do I treat patients using da Vinci Prostatectomy... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When I looked at what I had been doing, at the outcomes of my patients, it was a no-brainer... I knew that I would go forward with the da Vinci Prostatectomy."

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"I looked into surgery, I looked into radiation and the seeds ... and I looked into da Vinci. I was up walking around that night and got out of the hospital. All the functions, and the very important function - thank you, doctor - were still working."
  • Fred Smerlas, Former NFL Player
  • da Vinci Prostatectomy
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"A little over two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer..."
  • Dennis Murray, High School Superintendent, Perris, California
  • da Vinci Prostatectomy

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"I liked the idea of a more rapid recovery time and the reduced invasiveness compared to open surgery..."
  • John Austin
  • da Vinci Prostatectomy
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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.

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