Jeff Fiser
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JEFF'S SITUATION
MY RELATIONSHIP TO DA VINCI SURGERY: Patient
MY CONDITION: Kidney Cancer TYPE OF PROCEDURE I HAD: da Vinci Nephrectomy DATE OF PROCEDURE: Apr 22, 2009 MY SURGEON: Dr. Michael W McDonald HOSPITAL WHERE MY PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED: Florida Hospital Celebration Health ![]()
WHY JEFF CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY
OTHER TREATMENTS I CONSIDERED BEFORE DA VINCI SURGERY: no other - nephrectomy was the only option THE BIGGEST CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT TREATMENT: finding a doctor to do it quickly who would use da Vinci WHY I CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY: doctor recommended / precision of the robot / minimal cutting
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ABOUT JEFF'S SURGERY EXPERIENCE
HOW LONG I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL: 5 days MY PAIN AND/OR DISCOMFORT LEVEL: yes, but it was minimal and controlled ABOUT MY RECOVERY TIME: back to work from home in 1 and half weeks; back in office in 2 weeks WHEN I RETURNED TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES: started exercise / treadmill in week 3 ABOUT MY SURGEON AND/OR FACILITY STAFF: Dr. McDonald was excellent. His skill as a surgeon is A1, and his follow-up care in the hospital was excellent. Great bedside manner. HOW DA VINCI SURGERY COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OR PRECONCEPTIONS OF SURGERY: Nothing to compare, as this was my first major surgery I WOULD RECOMMEND DA VINCI SURGERY TO MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!
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JEFF'S FULL STORY
I am a 51 year old male who passed blood, and a CAT scan picked up a tumor in my left kidney. I searched the internet to learn more and found about da Vinci [Surgery]. I located Dr. McDonald in Kissimmee, FL, met with him on a Wednesday, and he operated the following Wednesday. He removed the kidney / adrenal gland / adjacent lymph nodes and fatty tissue. Pathology reports came back with a 9 cm tumor - renal cell carcinoma. The good news was that it was encapsulated in the kidney. It is now 3 and half months later, and I feel great. I have resumed all normal activities. I recommend both da Vinci and Dr. McDonald.
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While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da VinciĀ® 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.


