Urology Healthcare Service and Prostate Cancer Treatment



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Stern Urology specializes in the da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy, the most advanced treatment for prostate cancer.

Arizona Urology Institute specializes in the da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy, the most advanced treatment for prostate cancer.

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Urology Healthcare Service, Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Arizona Urology Institute is a premier urology practice offering compassionate patient care to individuals throughout Arizona and North America. With over 30 years of professional treatment and concentrated specialties by a team of elite urology experts, we offer state-of-the art treatment for all conditions affecting your prostate, bladder, and kidneys.

Areas of Expertise
Arizona Urology Institute treats patients for all urology-related conditions, including:
Prostate Cancer
Enlarged Prostate
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Urgency Incontinence
Vaginal Prolapse (“dropped bladder”)
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Kidney (UPJ) Obstruction
Kidney Stones
Erectile Dysfunction
Urinary Tract Infection

Prostate Cancer
A wide variety of treatments for prostate cancer are available. These include watchful-waiting, hormonal therapy, cryosurgery or cryoablation, radiation therapy (external beam or brachytherapy), and surgery (daVinci robotic prostatectomy or radical prostatectomy).

Enlarged Prostate
BPH can be treated with medicine or with procedures. Medical treatment (alpha blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors) work by either relaxing the urethra that is within the prostate, or by shrinking the prostate itself. Many patients can be treated successfully by either of these types of medications.

daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy
The daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy represents the next revolution in surgery for prostate cancer. Powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology, it allows the surgeon to remove the prostate using small incisions instead of the traditional large incision. For the patient, this typically means less blood loss, shorter hospital stay, less pain, and a quicker return to normal activities after the procedure.

Green Light Laser Treatment
The GreenLight Laser system uses pulsing technology called Star Pulse ™ to create high energy pulses of 532 nanometer (“green”) light. The green light is absorbed into the prostate tissue, resulting in quick vaporization of the prostate tissue. Thus, the surgeon is able to completely remove all of the obstructive tissue in a near-bloodless field.

About Arizona Urology Institute
Both Mayo Clinic trained surgeons, Jeffrey A. Stern, MD MPH and Barry L. Stern, MD are among the finest trained urologists in the country. Together, they form a team representing advanced surgical excellence and experienced, compassionate care.

Dr. Jeffrey Stern's Research and Experience
Dr. Stern's research and experience includes:
Academic Appointments
Urology Training
Education
Honors and Awards
Presentations
Publications
Book Chapters
Abstracts

Arizona Urology Institute Locations
A listing of the different office locations in Arizona

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Kyoto University Robotics Lecture
Dr. Jeffrey Stern spoke at Kyoto University on July 14th-15th, 2006 at an conference titled "Surgical Robotics and the Robotic Protastecomy. The event was hosted by Professor Osamu Ogawa, Chairman of Kyoto University’s Dcepartment of Urology. Dr. Stern lectured about the history of robotics and the current state of robotic surgery.

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Patient Education
Arizona Urology Institute will be adding the following helpful resources for both patients and those interested to know more about proper urological-related healthcare and disease prevention.