Tag Archives: cryosurgery

HIFU, Cryosurgery, and Brachytherpy (Seeds) at UroToday.com

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

UroToday Prostate Cancer Welcome to the UroToday.com prostate cancer section! Browse these pages for thousands of resources and information on prostate cancer. We update these pages daily so check back regularly for new education and information from prevalence data, diagnosis, … Continue reading →

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Results of a large cryosurgery trial

Posted on April 22, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

UroToday – Outcomes of Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer The mean follow-up was 20 months. A total of 4% of patients who were continent pre-procedure were incontinent after therapy. A total of 39% of patients reported being potent pre-treatment and all … Continue reading →

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Prostate cancer options now on google documents.

Posted on March 15, 2007 by Dr. Savatta

My prostate cancer counseling sheet.  This is meant to give an idea of the major forms of prostate cancer therapy and are the main one I focus on at a consultation for newly diagnosed prostate cancer.  This should only be … Continue reading →

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Cryosurgery better than watchful waiting for elderly?

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Dr. Savatta

Straightfromthedoc: JAMA Study Confirms Prostate Cancer Treatment is Preferable over “Watchful Waiting” According to Endocare President, Chairman and CEO Craig T. Davenport: “This study offers further scientific evidence that ‘watchful waiting’ may not be the best option for many patients, … Continue reading →

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