Swedish Urology Group

Patient Stories

da Vinci Prostatectomy vs. Brachytherapy (Radiation)
Dr. James Porter, MD & Three Patients

Robotic Prostatectomy "Not only do I treat patients using da Vinci Prostatectomy ... I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When I looked at what I had been doing, at the outcomes of my patients, it was a no-brainer ... I knew that I would go forward with the da Vinci Prostatectomy."

Watch the stories of Dr. Porter - da Vinci physician and patient - and his prostatectomy patients:

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"I ran a complete marathon 39 days after my surgery"

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The Race of My Life:
A Story of Cancer Survivorship
, By Doug Maclean [PDF - 3MB]

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.

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Swedish Urology Group
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