Men’s Prostate Health Event – Dec. 12th in River Falls

Know Your Stats Conference - Dr. Gaertner, Dr. Knoedler

Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Knoedler have been invited to speak at the Dec. 12th Men’s Prostate Health Event in River Falls, WI. The event will be held at River Falls Area Hospital Conference Rooms. At the conference, Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Knoedler will present on the latest advancements in prostate screenings and other risk factors, options and treatments. The event will contain patient stories, presentations and videos.

One lucky attendee will with a $100 Cabellas gift card!

To register call 715-307-6060. Space is limited.

da Vinci Prostatectomy Chosen Most for Prostate Cancer Treatment

More U.S. men choose da Vinci Surgery than any other treatment for prostate cancer, and more and more men worldwide facing prostate cancer are choosing da Vinci Surgery.

Thanks to breakthrough surgical technology, Dr. Gaertner and Dr. Knoedler can offer a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer – da Vinci Prostatectomy. 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.

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

Shorter hospital stay
Lower risk of complications
Lower risk of wound infection
Fewer days with catheter
Less pain
Faster recovery and return to normal activities

To learn more, check out our section on [da Vinci Prostatectomy].

“A Novel Modification of a Robotic Prostatectomy: Posterior Approach” by Dr. Robert (Bob) Gaertner

NCS: North Central Section of the AUA, Inc

As a leader in the urologic robotic surgery field, Dr. Gaertner was asked to present on new advances in the field of minimally invasive urologic surgery at the NCSAUA conference in October, 2012 in Chicago, IL. Dr. Gaertner presented on “A Novel Modification of a Robotic Prostatectomy: Posterior Approach” using his vast experience in the robotic surgery field to critically outline the pros and cons of surgical prostatectomy, energy based focal therapy, various forms of radiation therapy, as well as robotics in the treatment of LRPC.

This event, which attracts the best surgeons from around the country on an annual basis just had it’s 86th annual meeting. As a noted speaker at such an event, Dr. Gaertner is clearly known as one of the most renowned urologic surgeons in the country.

For more information about Dr. Gaertner, visit Dr. Gaertner’s bio page.

“Complications of Robotic Surgery” presented by Dr. Chris Knoedler at NCS

NCS: North Central Section of the AUA, Inc

At the NCSAUA 86th Annual Meeting, Dr. Chris Knoedler was asked to speak as a leader in the robotic surgery field on the “Complications of Robotic Surgery.” The North Central Section of the AUA’s annual meeting was held in Chicago, IL at the Swissotel.

Dr. Knoedler’s presentation was instructional to identify results of various laparoscopic and robotic approaches and techniques for benign and malignant urologic diseases and the benefits/risks of robotic surgery in these cases.

For more information about Dr. Knoedler, view Dr. Knoedler’s bio page.