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Digital rectal exam is no longer reliable in screening for Prostate Cancer.
Despite recent USPTF recommendations, PSA does save lives.
Ultrasound Helps direct complete biopsies.

Three Things I Learned About Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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The apical component of pelvic organ prolapse explains the shortcomings of traditional repairs.
Sacrocolpopexy is the go to procedure for apical prolapse repair.
Robotic approach with articulated instruments can make this surgery much easier!
Charbel Salamon, MD

Robotic GYN Surgeey for Benign Disease

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1 of every 3 women will have had a hysterectomy by age 60.

Great Questions

Lots of questions about learning curves, conversion to open surgery (in this case thoracotomy) and training protocols for mid career surgeons.

For the success of a Robotic surgery program

A multispecialty approach with a dedicated robotic team and dedicated robotic room will utilize robot time most efficiently...

Live Posts from 2012 Robotic Surgery Symposium

Posting today from 2012 Robotic Surgery Symposium!