Dr. Brett Parkinson Undergoes Robotic Prostate Surgery After 1 Abnormal PSA Test

2 articles · Updated · KSL.com · Jul 17

Brett Parkinson underwent robotic-assisted surgery for prostate cancer after an abnormal PSA test in September and a biopsy the next month found the disease.
A few-hour procedure let the retired radiologist go home the same day; he said a week with a urinary catheter was the hardest part of recovery.
Dr. Richard Matern said more than 95% of prostate cancer patients are now treated with robotic surgery, which uses small abdominal incisions and camera-guided instruments.
Parkinson, who had no symptoms and has returned to biking, urged men over 50 to discuss regular prostate cancer screening with their doctors.

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He had no symptoms. How can men decide if early screening is a lifesaver or a path to unnecessary treatment?

Robotic surgery is now standard, but does the surgeon's skill matter more than the machine for a good outcome?

With new tests proving more accurate, is the standard PSA blood test for prostate cancer now obsolete?

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