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Is the Complication Rate of Radical Cystectomy Predictive of the Complication Rate of Other Urological Procedures?
Source: UroToday A higher hospital radical cystectomy volume appears to lead to a lower risk of complications only after other common urological oncological procedures, namely radical prostatectomy and nephrectomy, but not after nononcological urology procedures. This abstract found that hospitals … Continue reading
Posted in Bladder cancer, Kidney Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Tagged bladder, cancer, cystectomy, high volume surgery, kidney, prostate
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Medical News: ASTRO: Proton Radiation Fails to Impress in Prostate Cancer Study – in Meeting Coverage, ASTRO
Source: Med page today Proton radiation for early prostate cancer had an acceptable tolerability profile but produced little evidence of a “gee whiz” impact to support its cost, according to preliminary results from a phase I/II clinical trial. Two-thirds of … Continue reading
Regrets After Prostate Surgery
Source: Tara Parker-Pope – Health – New York Times Blog One in five men who undergoes prostate surgery to treat cancer later regrets the decision, a new study shows. And surprisingly, regret is highest among men who opt for robotic … Continue reading
New for kidney cancer: robotic surgery
Source: Washington University Website “Robotic surgery is more efficient and precise than either open or laparoscopic surgery for tumors confined to the kidney,” says Bhayani, assistant professor of surgery and a leader in the field of robotic surgery. “Rather than … Continue reading
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Tagged Bhayani, cancer, kidney, Kidney Cancer, robotic, surgery
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Prostate Cancer-Specific Survival Following Salvage Radiotherapy vs Observation in Men With Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy: Abstract
Source: JAMA Prostate Cancer-Specific Survival Following Salvage Radiotherapy vs Observation in Men With Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy Bruce J. Trock, PhD; Misop Han, MD; Stephen J. Freedland, MD; Elizabeth B. Humphreys, MS; Theodore L. DeWeese, MD; Alan W. Partin, … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, prostate, radiation, recurrent, salvage radiation
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Prostate cancer tied to inactivity
Source: UPI Men who work at desk jobs are more likely to develop prostate cancer than manual workers, a study indicates. Researchers found low levels of physical activity in the workplace can significantly raise the risk of cancer, the Daily … Continue reading