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Evaluating My Treatment Options for Kidney Cancer

Posted on December 21 2012 by Daniel Kaplon
The most common type of kidney cancer is called renal cell carcinoma. Several treatment options are available, including surgery or medical treatment. The choice of treatment depends upon the stage of the cancer. The “stage” describes the size and aggressiveness of the cancer, … Continue reading →

da Vinci Offers Minimally Invasive Procedure For Kidney Disease

Posted on August 21 2012 by Daniel Kaplon
When suffering from kidney disease, you may be a candidate for a minimally invasive, kidney-sparing surgery. A surgical technique called partial nephrectomy removes only the diseased part of your kidney while sparing the healthy, functioning kidney tissue. The da Vinci Surgical System uses state-of-the-art technology to provide  gold standard treatment, … Continue reading →