Is Prostate Cancer Preventable?

“The most important thing to prevent prostate cancer is to pick your parents properly.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses a question they face often—Can prostate cancer be prevented? They discuss the role of race, diet, genetic profile and review important steps we can take to decrease our risk of facing prostate cancer.

How is Prostate Cancer Detected?

“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer [...]

TURP Prostate Surgery

Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate – or TURP. But what exactly does that mean? The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ that is part of your reproductive system. It provides some of the fluid contained in semen. The prostate is located just under the bladder and [...]

Why Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy?

Why Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a technique of performing a surgical operation using instruments inserted through narrow hollow tubes (‘ports’) rather than through a larger incision, as in traditional surgery. The result is shorter hospitalisation and convalescence, less bleeding and post-operative pain and fewer wound complications. Although laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, the view [...]

Detecting Prostate Cancer Early!

In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of early detection in prostate cancer and the benefits it has for prostate cancer patients. Be sure to send this prostate cancer health video to all of your friends who are [...]

Does prostate cancer have symptoms?

Does prostate cancer have symptoms? In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses the symptoms that more often lead men to their doctors (urology/prostate cancer) for thorough examination including a PSA test –the current test in detecting the probability of prostate cancer in men. Detecting prostate cancer [...]

Erectile Dysfunction, Penile Prosthesis and Prostate Cancer

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What are the Types of Prostate Cancer Surgery?

“Surgical removal of the prostate can either be done with an open incision, as has been traditionally been done, or with a robotic approach.” Dr. Tewari and Dr, Schlegel, of the Dept. of Urology at newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, present the two main types of prostate cancer surgery, as well as explaining the advantages/disadvantages [...]