In a study just published by the British Journal of Urology International, the association between nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy and the risk of increased margins - that is, edges of the removed tumour that show cancer cells – is assessed. Looking at a large cohort of patients who underwent nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, Dr Moore - a Masters student of Dr Stricker - undertook the study in association with the St Vincent's Prostate Cancer Centre and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research.
St Vincent's Hospital recently unveiled the latest surgical robot. The da Vinci Si Surgical System, developed by Intuitive Surgical, provides high definition 3D imaging, better instrumentation and greater access to tighter spaces.
Already revolutionising treatment Dr Stricker says 'In the coming months we will be working to analyse surgical outcomes of those who have undergone treatment with the new surgical robot. So far, it seems that the improved model is providing easier surgical access.'
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In research recently accepted for publication in the British Journal of Urology International, Dr Stricker - as part of a team of Australian health professionals at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and St Vincents Prostate Cancer Centre - looked at the way in which the type of cancer at the edges of a removed tumour effect the cancer re-occurrence rate and may guide future treatments. Drs James Kench and Dr Richard Savdie were senior authors whilst Dr Stricker treated the majority of patients.
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