William M. Dean, MD Board Certified Urologist   Dr. Dean:   The Robotic Advantage da Vinci Procedures Urologic Surgery Prostate Cancer & Treatment Prostatectomy da Vinci Prostatectomy Clinical References About Dr. Dean Indications Preparation for Robotic Prostatectomy Possible Complications Medical History and Registration Video & PDF Files Surgery CD FAQs What's New Glossary Additional Online Resources Inquiries Home Indications for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) All patients with apparent organ-confined disease are candidates for robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). The criteria for patient selection should be no different than for conventional open prostatectomy. This website is provided for general information purposes only. Consult with your doctor about whether da Vinci ® Prostatectomy may be appropriate for your condidtion. If you have questions about the da Vinci ® Surgical System or the procedure, consult with your doctor. WILLIAM M. DEAN, MD Specializing in Robotic Prostatectomy Contact (Tacoma office): 314 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Suite 103 Tacoma, WA 98335-1700 Contact (Gig Harbor office): 4545 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Suite 250 Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1700 Appointments (Tacoma or Gig Harbor): Tel: 253.272.4013 Fax: 253.627.5367 Office Hours Tacoma: (Office is closed for lunch daily from 12-1) Monday: 9-12 & 1-5 Tuesday: 9-12 & 1-5 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9-12 & 1-5 Friday: 9-12 & 1-5 Gig Harbor: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 1-5 on 1st & 3rd Friday Of Each Month Dar's By Design