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Posted 8/11/2015 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hello, I am looking for an experienced Surgeon in my area I am in Stroudsburg PA, Bethlehem/ Allentown/ Philadelphia and NJ are all within reach.

DA-VINCI SURGERY, NEED TO FIND MOST EXPERIENCED DOCTORS FOR NERVE SPARING PROSTATE REMOVAL

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Matthew
Posted 8/11/2015 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Willing to go to NYC? Dr. Samadi out of Lenox Hill Hosp (my boyfriend used him). Dr. Tewari out of Mt. Sinai Hosp(other folks on the forum used him). Plenty of options out of MSK too (don't know specific doc here). You can't go wrong with any of them.... just depends on what style of doc you are looking for. Top of the line... best of the best.
Posted 8/11/2015 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
I used Thomas Guzzo at University of Penn back in Feb (DiVinci RALP). All going well. The physician assistant referred to the results as a trifecta after the 1st post op PSA, no ED, no incontenience issues and PSA undetectable. Guzzo had a fellowship at John Hopkins and has been at Penn for about 5 years I believe. Did hundreds at JH and I would guess has been doing 3-4 a week at Penn since he arrived. David Lee who is also at Penn and head of Urology Dept. also came highly recommended (from president of Cornell medical school). Lee has done more but also probably has more time constraints as the head of the dept. Guzzo told me he would be the only one at the DiVinci consul.

I think I know where you are coming from on the nerve sparing issue. Don't think you will find a doc that will guarantee that they wont need to take one or both nerve bundles. Sort of depends on what they see when they get there. I just wanted them to know if the decision was in a grey area I was Ok with leaning to keep the nerves.

Post Edited (JoeInBucks) : 8/11/2015 6:49:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/11/2015 8:26 PM (GMT 0)
I'll vouch for Dr Tewari, he did my surgery in January and I am very happy, not only with the outcome so far, but with his demeanor, his concern for his patients, and his staff

At MSKCC Dr James Eastham has a very good rep, and of course Peter Scardino if you can get to him. I think they both do open though, although Eastham may do Robotic, not sure.

One more thing - have an open mind as to type of procedure. Robotic vs open is less important than the skill of the surgeon you choose. Look at other options as well (you may have already done this) such as Brachy, SBRT, ETC. Great advances have been made in these areas and it is important when you make your final decision to know that you've looked at all of your options.
Posted 8/17/2015 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with Pratoman re: open vs robotic. DaVinci is not the "be all and end all it" purports to be. The skill of the surgeon is THE key factor and recovery times and results are equivalent.
Bob
Posted 8/17/2015 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
Dr. Eastham did DaVinci surgery on me. He is also very courteous, insightful, and professional. I'm very please with his work. My short experience with minor incontinence was due to his skillful sewing, I believe.

Dr. Dhiren Dave of Somerset Urological Associates in New Jersey has a good reputation. I know someone who had very successful surgery from him. I was between Dr. Eastham and Dr. Dave -- ended up with Dr. Eastham primarily because I thought MSKCC would be at the top of the game.
Posted 8/17/2015 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
Matthew Claxton,

What is your risk category? Who read your biopsy slides?


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