Board-certified UCI Health urologist David I. Lee, MD joins the podcast to highlight his groundbreaking advancements in robotic prostate surgery and journey as a physician. Lee discusses his extensive experience, having performed over 7,000 robotic prostatectomies, and the evolution of prostate cancer treatment. Learn about the benefits of robotic surgery, the importance of multidisciplinary care, and the future of urological innovations.
Topics discussed:
- How robot-assisted surgery has transformed prostate cancer care by improving cancer outcomes, reducing blood loss, minimizing recovery time, and enhancing urinary and sexual function preservation compared to open surgery.
- The importance of a team-based approach, integrating surgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology to optimize outcomes for patients with complex or high-risk prostate cancer.
- Emerging technologies, including AI-powered robotic surgery analytics and force feedback systems, are poised to transform surgical training and outcomes
- Advances in systemic therapies and precision medicine are dramatically improving survival and quality of life for men with prostate cancer.
Connect with UCI Health physicians online at clinicalconnection.ucihealth.org, on LinkedIn @UCI Health Physicians, on Instagram @ucihealthphysicians, or at @uciphysicians on X.
Refer a patient at referralportal.ucihealth.org and learn more about ongoing clinical trials at ucihealth.org/clinical-trials.
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