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Steve Roberts
STEVE'S SITUATION
MY CONDITION: Prostate Cancer
TYPE OF PROCEDURE I HAD: da Vinci Radical prostatectomy DATE OF PROCEDURE: Jan 26, 2009 MY SURGEON: Dr. Naveen Kella
WHY STEVE CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY
OTHER TREATMENTS I CONSIDERED BEFORE DA VINCI SURGERY: none THE BIGGEST CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT TREATMENT: nerve damage WHY I CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY: referred by family member
ABOUT STEVE'S SURGERY EXPERIENCE
HOW LONG I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL: one day MY PAIN AND/OR DISCOMFORT LEVEL: minimal discomfort in abdominal wall ABOUT MY RECOVERY TIME: 30 days WHEN I RETURNED TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES: 10 days ABOUT MY SURGEON AND/OR FACILITY STAFF: Excellent and very personable; caring and attentive HOW DA VINCI SURGERY COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OR PRECONCEPTIONS OF SURGERY: no prior experience
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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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