On the 3 November 2011 Dr Phillip Stricker completed his 700th robotic case. Dr Stricker’s robotic results show a 96.5% clearance rate in the eradication of early stage prostate cancer and 86% clearance rate in overall cancers.
Click here for more on Dr Stricker’s robotic surgery results.
Reporter Natasha Johnson's story, 'Prostate surgery under the microscope', looks at the use of robotic surgery in prostate cancer and the research that compares it to traditional open surgery. Leading prostate specialists give their views.
Dr Stricker is recognised by Device Technologies for having performed over 700 robotic surgeries. He is presented with the 'Club 700' certificate by Peter Ord of Device Technologies Australia.
Key aspects
From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and research, I believe my highly experienced team and I bring a multifaceted approach to understanding and helping our patients. A summary of these key aspects of that approach is available here in PDF format. If you are suffering from prostate cancer or have reason to believe you might be, you are welcome to contact us or, intially, complete our comprehensive second opinion form.
