WDIV Good Health Segments
da Vinci(r) - Prostate
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among American men. About 1 in 6 men is diagnosed during his lifetime, however due to medical advancements, including da Vinci robotic surgery, only 1 in 35 will die from the disease. The da Vinci System allow a surgeon to perform a more precise prostatectomy which results in a faster recovery, less pain, less risk for infection, less blood loss and less scaring.
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da Vinci(r) - Gynecology
Annually, 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States, the majority of these being done with an open abdominal incision. A new approach to gynecologic surgery involves the da Vinci robotic system, which allows doctors to handle complex surgical cases through tiny incisions, resulting in less post-operative pain and a quicker recovery.
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Atrial Fibrillation (Minimally Invasive Approach)
Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm disorder that affects approximately 2.2 million Americans. It is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm in the elderly.
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Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic bariatric surgery means less scarring, shorter hospitalization and faster recovery time. It can also resolve health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and joint problems, and lead to a better quality of life.
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Carotid Artery Stenting
If you have a history of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors (heart attack, stroke or mini stroke, blockages in the leg's blood vessels, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking obesity, high cholesterol, or family history) you are at risk for developing a blockage of the carotid artery.
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Esophageal Cancer
New cases of esophageal cancer are increasing faster than any other cancer. Each year approximately 13,500 Americans are diagnosed with esophageal cancer, which result in nearly 12,500 deaths. Most patients are diagnosed in their 50s or 60s, with approximately four times as many men diagnosed than women. Cancers of the esophagus tend to be more common in Caucasian males and it is thought that the majority develop from Barrett's esophagus.
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Lung Cancer - CyberKnife(r) Treatments
Lung cancer remains the most frequent cause of cancer death for both men and women in North America. There are over 1 million new cases of lung cancer diagnosed annually world-wide. CyberKnife has been used from the beginning to treat end-stage, inoperable lung tumors. Now researchers are using the CyberKnife for early stage lung cancer. Our researchers are participating in a national research study to compare outcomes of patients who use the CK for early treatments, vs. patients who have traditional surgery.
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