About three weeks ago I visited Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee to have a consult with Dr. Joseph Smith, the Chief of Urology at the University and the Hospital. I was impressed with his demeanor and his experience. He has performed about 3000 of the prostate removals using the DaVinci robot. http://www.davinciprostatectomy.com/index.aspx
Based upon his experience and the data he has collected, Dr. Smith believes that the robotic method of removing the prostate is "equal to or better that the open radical procedure" in all respects. I liked what I saw at Vanderbilt and I liked Dr. Smith and his staff and his honest discussion with me. For these reasons I have decided to have Dr. Smith perform the surgery using the DaVinci robot. I will go to Vanderbilt on 15 June. On 16 June at 1000 I will have a physical at the hospital. On 17 June I will return at 1000 and check in for the surgery to be performed at 1200. I will be released from the hospital the next day on 18 June. I think I must remain in Nashville for another night in order to see the doctor again on Friday 19 June before returning home. I will return to Vanderbilt after six to eight weeks for a follow-up with Dr. Smith. I will see a local urologist for any immediate needs that arise here at home.
Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!
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