Category Archives: Polls

What is proper etiquette for the newly diagnosed cancer patient/doctor relationship?

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

I received a phone call yesterday from a young man that was newly diagnosed with prostate cancer from the southeast. He was interested in robotic surgery and had several questions. He told me he found a local urologist who performs … Continue reading →

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Bloodless Prostate Cancer Surgery

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

I have heard the term Bloodless Surgery many times and am familiar with it. A google search will also give someone who may not be familiar with the term a better understanding of how it is used. There are many … Continue reading →

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Genetics and inherited prostate cancer risk

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

Prostate Cancer: Major Genetic Risk Factor Found: “Harvard Medical School researchers have identified a DNA segment on chromosome 8 that is a major risk factor for prostate cancer, especially in African American men. The paper appears in the August electronic … Continue reading →

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I have prostate cancer: Do I have to wait 6 weeks to have my surgery?

Posted on June 17, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

One point that is debated among urologists is the time a patient has to wait between a prostate biopsy and surgery. While I was at Indiana my chairman taught me that time didn’t matter. The changes after a biopsy should … Continue reading →

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Nerve sparing- When and how much?

Posted on June 3, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

Since Dr. Patrick Walsh described the nerve sparing techniques for radical prostatectomy, urologists have been trying to spare the nerves responsible for erections. There is a debate among urologists on who is a good candidate for nerve sparing. Id like … Continue reading →

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Can Prostate Cancer Be Prevented?

Posted on January 28, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

This is a frequently asked question by patients and physicians alike. We know there are genetic risks for developing prostate cancer. For example, African American men are more likely to get prostate cancer and it is more often a more … Continue reading →

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