Vipul R. Patel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified urologic surgeon, medical director of the Global Robotics Institute at AdventHealth, and medical director of urologic oncology at AdventHealth Cancer ...

The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime The average age at diagnosis is 67 Less than 1% of the 3.5 million men living with prostate cancer are expected to die from it ...

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Understanding the various treatment options available for different stages of this disease can empower you to make informed decisions.

As a physician, researcher, and biotech leader with personal experience of prostate cancer in my family, I’ve long advocated for putting patients first in our quest for medical innovation. Today, I ...

Study findings from this surgical case series may be useful in counseling men with high-risk prostate cancer features before choosing initial local treatment. Surgery remains a viable option as part ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Patients with high-risk prostate cancer had a significantly lower incidence of distant metastasis when treated with a radiotherapy-based strategy compared with a radical prostatectomy ...

Appointment signals next phase of expansion for HIFU-based prostate care as demand grows for non-invasive, ...

Learn how to take care of your prostate in your 30s, 40s and beyond, including symptoms to watch for and ways to reduce your ...