Meet da Vinci® Surgeons

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."

 

Watch the stories of Dr. Porter - da Vinci physician and patient – and his prostatectomy patients:

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Dr. Mark Talamini on the advantages that da Vinci's 3D visualization and wristed instruments bring to the surgeon.

Mark Talamini, M.D., F.A.C.S
Professor of Surgery
Chairman, Dept. of Surgery
University of CA, San Diego

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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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Should I Consider da Vinci Surgery?

To determine if you may be a candidate for da Vinci Surgery, and to ensure you get the information you need from a consultation with your physician, we have put together a brief questionnaire that you can take into your doctor’s appointment with you.

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