Dr. Dean: The
Robotic Advantage
da Vinci Procedures
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Prostate Cancer & Treatment
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces a fluid found
in semen. Located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the
prostate surrounds the urethra — the tube that empties urine
from the bladder.
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland and may spread to surrounding
structures. While most men with prostate cancer have no symptoms, physician
can find prostate cancer during a regular checkup, using a combination
of a blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
Nearly one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer during his lifetime.1 With greater awareness, prostate
cancer detection is on the rise and mortality is declining. Moreover,
better treatments are allowing more men to return to active and productive
lives after treatment.
Treatment Options:
If the you have an early diagnosis of prostate cancer, there is usually
a range of treatment options. These may include conservative management,
radiation therapy with either external bream or brachytherapy therapy,
cryosurgery and prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate.
Your treatment options will depend on a number of factors, including
the stage of the disease, your age and health or personal preference.
Learn More
- The
National Prostate Cancer Coalition: www.fightprostatecancer.org
home/treatment & research/treatment options/surgery
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci ® System
when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary.
Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate
for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment
options, as well as their risks and benefits.
For additional information on minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davincisurgery.com
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.
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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
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