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17 Million Women Encounter Urinary Incontinence In The U.S.

Posted on July 17 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

Urinary Incontinence occurs in women between the ages of 18 and 60 and is usually a result of the urethra not being closed tightly to keep urine in the bladder. Symptoms vary from:

  • an inability to prevent leaking urine when exercising or other involuntary actions such as coughing or sneezing
  • an overwhelming urge to urinate that often causes them to urinate before getting to a bathroom.

There are a variety of treatment options for urinary incontinence depending on the specific case. Such treatments include:

  • Behavior Therapy
  • Pelvic Muscle Exercises
  • Catheter
  • Medications
  • Various Surgical Procedures

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145,000 people die from Bladder Cancer annually

Posted on June 15 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

da Vinci ® Cystectomyda Vinci ® Cystectomy femaleCancer of the bladder is the ninth most common cancer worldwide with approximately 350,000 new cases per year

Treatment Options

Treatment options depend on the stage of bladder cancer (Stage 0 to Stage 4). There are four standard treatment options for bladder cancer:

da Vinci Surgery offers several potential benefits to bladder cancer patients over traditional open surgery, including:

  • Significantly less pain
  • Less blood loss
  • Less occurrence of major complications
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Quicker recovery of bowel function

For more information about da Vinci Surgery for Bladder Cancer [continue reading]

 

Daniel Kaplon, M.D. – Minimally Invasive Urologist Sarasota, FL

Posted on May 16 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

Dr. Daniel KaplonDr Kaplon is fellowship trained in robotic and laparoscopic surgery and endourology and has extensive experience with minimally invasive approaches to urologic oncology, reconstruction, and stone disease.

He has lectured and presented research both locally and nationally, and has received awards for his research in 2007, 2008, and 2009. He serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Endourology and Urology, and serves on the editorial staff of the Urology Times.

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More U.S. men choose da Vinci Surgery than any other treatment for prostate cancer

Posted on May 1 2012 by Daniel Kaplon

da Vinci Surgery compared to Open Surgery

Studies show that, compared to open surgery, experienced da Vinci surgeons achieve better cancer control – lower positive margin rates. Positive margin rates are a measure of cancer cells left behind – lower is better.

Better Chance for Return of Urinary Continence

Recent studies show more patients have full return of urinary continence within 6 months as compared to patients having open surgery

  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Less blood loss
  • Less need for blood tranfusion
  • Lower risk of complications
  • Lower risk of wound infection
  • Fewer days with catheter
  • Less pain
  • Faster recovery and return to normal activities

Faster Return of Erectile Function

Studies show patients who are potent prior to surgery experience a faster return of erectile function than patients who have open surgery.

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