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Prostate Treatments

Overview:
Surgical robots are lending a helping hand to surgeons as they treat prostate problems, including prostate cancer. This program covers the diagnosis and wide range of treatments for prostate cancer, as well as benign (non-cancerous) prostate enlargement and treatments.

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The prostate gland and its function
Benign prostate enlargement
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Medical treatment for enlarged prostate
Radio frequency treatment - TUNA procedure
Laser treatment
Prostate cancer - risks
Prostate caner symptoms
Cryosurgery (freezing)
Radioactive seeds
Chemotherapy
Determining best treatment for prostate cancer

Guest:
Dr. Michael Naslund is a urologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and director of the Maryland Prostate Center. Dr. Naslund is also a professor of surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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