When patients are choosing a surgeon, they often look for those with the best outcomes. Safety, on the other hand, is a presumed prerequisite. “Safety first” is ingrained into a surgeon’s mind starting in the early days of training. In fact, it’s part of the Hippocratic Oath (“first do no harm”). However, robotic surgery has […]
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We have all had injuries that have interfered with our daily activities and exercise routines. No matter how major or minor, the approach to management and future prevention is the same. Here are the five steps to getting back on track: Define the problem. Is this muscle soreness or a minor strain? Does it require […]
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I love analogies, especially when they drive a point home. When counseling patients about a difficult decision, I often explain how small choices now can have a tremendous impact later. Imagine the baseball player hitting a 90 mph pitch over the left field wall. Now take that same batter with that same fastball, but this […]
As we begin a new year, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a few things that have made my life in the operating room better: The daVinci Xi – The Xi is the latest version of Intuitive Surgical’s robotic surgical system. Just when you thought things couldn’t get better, I now have even better […]
In both men and women, hormone replacement therapy has become very controversial. In women, concerns include risks of breast cancer, uterine cancer, and blood clots. However, these issues must be balanced with the benefits of improved quality of life and the other health benefits of having “normal” estrogen levels. In the past, testosterone deficiency was […]
Last month, the world lost a great man. Joe Blumberg succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer, the very disease to which he devoted endless passion. For the past six years, Joe served as the Executive Director of the Men’s Health and Wellness Center (MHWC). He spent countless hours educating men and their loved ones […]
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Erectile dysfunction, which is also known as impotence, occurs when a man is unable to have or keep an erection for sexual intercourse. The process leading to an erection is a complex interaction between physical and psychological factors. Individuals undergoing treatments like radiation therapy and surgery for prostate cancer often experience some form of erectile dysfunction. […]
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Many people don’t realize the serious effects smoking has on recovering from prostate cancer. Studies have found that this dangerous habit can worsen prostate cancer that already exists and increase the individual’s chances of dying from their prostate cancer. Even worse, it’s thought that cigarettes can hinder how men fight off everyday harm to their […]
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I have always said that we are only as good as the people with whom surround ourselves. This is certainly the case in the operating room. Here are ten tips for finding a gifted surgical assistant for laparoscopic and robotic procedures (in no particular order): Don’t use a doctor. We are all best at what […]
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The dietary supplement market is a multi-billion industry, filled with products for weight loss, muscle building, energy enhancement, and general well being. Some of these products may provide varying levels of benefit, but some carry risks. Here are my top five concerns: Some supplements can be toxic at modestly high doses. The classic example is […]
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Safety During Robotic Surgery
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWhen patients are choosing a surgeon, they often look for those with the best outcomes. Safety, on the other hand, is a presumed prerequisite. “Safety first” is ingrained into a surgeon’s mind starting in the early days of training. In fact, it’s part of the Hippocratic Oath (“first do no harm”). However, robotic surgery has […]
Coming Back From An Injury
/in Blog, Health and WellnessWe have all had injuries that have interfered with our daily activities and exercise routines. No matter how major or minor, the approach to management and future prevention is the same. Here are the five steps to getting back on track: Define the problem. Is this muscle soreness or a minor strain? Does it require […]
Unintended Consequences
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI love analogies, especially when they drive a point home. When counseling patients about a difficult decision, I often explain how small choices now can have a tremendous impact later. Imagine the baseball player hitting a 90 mph pitch over the left field wall. Now take that same batter with that same fastball, but this […]
Best of 2015
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryAs we begin a new year, I thought it would be appropriate to mention a few things that have made my life in the operating room better: The daVinci Xi – The Xi is the latest version of Intuitive Surgical’s robotic surgical system. Just when you thought things couldn’t get better, I now have even better […]
Hormone Replacement
/in Blog, Health and WellnessIn both men and women, hormone replacement therapy has become very controversial. In women, concerns include risks of breast cancer, uterine cancer, and blood clots. However, these issues must be balanced with the benefits of improved quality of life and the other health benefits of having “normal” estrogen levels. In the past, testosterone deficiency was […]
Heaven is a Better Place
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerLast month, the world lost a great man. Joe Blumberg succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer, the very disease to which he devoted endless passion. For the past six years, Joe served as the Executive Director of the Men’s Health and Wellness Center (MHWC). He spent countless hours educating men and their loved ones […]
Helping your partner deal with prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction
/in BlogErectile dysfunction, which is also known as impotence, occurs when a man is unable to have or keep an erection for sexual intercourse. The process leading to an erection is a complex interaction between physical and psychological factors. Individuals undergoing treatments like radiation therapy and surgery for prostate cancer often experience some form of erectile dysfunction. […]
Smoking and Prostate Cancer
/in BlogMany people don’t realize the serious effects smoking has on recovering from prostate cancer. Studies have found that this dangerous habit can worsen prostate cancer that already exists and increase the individual’s chances of dying from their prostate cancer. Even worse, it’s thought that cigarettes can hinder how men fight off everyday harm to their […]
Ten Secrets Towards Having a Great Surgical Assistant
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryI have always said that we are only as good as the people with whom surround ourselves. This is certainly the case in the operating room. Here are ten tips for finding a gifted surgical assistant for laparoscopic and robotic procedures (in no particular order): Don’t use a doctor. We are all best at what […]
The Five Dangers of Nutritional Supplements
/in Blog, Health and WellnessThe dietary supplement market is a multi-billion industry, filled with products for weight loss, muscle building, energy enhancement, and general well being. Some of these products may provide varying levels of benefit, but some carry risks. Here are my top five concerns: Some supplements can be toxic at modestly high doses. The classic example is […]