Robots give surgeons a new approach to prostate cancer
Professor Christopher Eden discusses the advent of Retzius-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy and how it is transforming continence rates in his patients….
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New surgery for prostate cancer can cut the chance of incontinence: Operation that approaches the gland from a different angle reduces the risk
Professor Eden shares the story of Mr. Steve Gregory and his successful Retzius-sparing robotic radical prostatectomy….
NeuroSAFE: better nerve preservation and cancer control
During the past year, I and the other surgeons at Santis have been increasingly using real-time, frozen-section analysis of the prostate during surgery to allow us to maximise nerve preservation without compromising on cancer control (i.e. removing the cancer). This is part of our drive to deliver better cancer and functional outcomes for patients than…
An introduction to the use of catheters during and after radical prostatectomy
One of the commonest concerns voiced by patients contemplating having prostate cancer surgery is the prospect of having a catheter inserted in the penis for 1-2 weeks after the operation to drain urine while your bladder is healing from the operation. In this article I explain why this should not be something to fear, and…
Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy: one year on
One year on from the UK’s first Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy, Christopher Eden shares his findings: 3x better continence rate and happier patients….
What can I expect during and after robotic radical prostatectomy?
In the last year or so, I’ve spent quite a bit of time writing about choosing a treatment for prostate cancer, and even more time writing about life after treatment in terms of recovery of erections and continence. What isn’t often discussed is the actual operation itself, and the several weeks of recovery that follow…
What is the best treatment for early stage prostate cancer?
Many of our patients have their prostate cancer diagnosed early, giving them an extremely high chance of a long-term cure with limited side effects, if any. Once they are diagnosed and they have come to terms with their condition, their mind soon turns to the best way to treat it. There is a lot of…
Robotic vs open prostatectomy: Which is right for you?
When facing a prostate cancer diagnosis, many men find themselves weighing the choice between open and robotic-assisted prostatectomy. Both are established surgical methods for removing the prostate gland, yet the technology, recovery time, and long-term outcomes can vary. Recent studies and growing clinical experience have fuelled a lively debate about which option is best. This…
The ProtecT trial: active surveillance or active treatment for prostate cancer?
One of the most difficult decisions for any man with prostate cancer is deciding what treatment would be best for them. Of course, they take advice from their urologist, but in my experience many also seek out information themselves, looking to established research and charities like Prostate Cancer UK for information on what treatments are…
An introduction to Retzius-sparing radical prostatectomy
Updated August 2017 with findings one year later: https://www.santishealth.org/prostate-cancer-information-centre/retzius-sparing-radical-prostatectomy-one-year-on/ In this post, I want to talk about a new technique in radical prostatectomy that I have been practising in my operations for some time now. As my patient results come in and considering other published results using the technique, it’s becoming clear that this technique –…
