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Robots aid physicians in cancer procedure

Cancer forum to include demonstration of da Vinci robot

CORRECTION:
The toll-free number for more information about the July 26 prostate cancer forum at Mary Washington Hospital was incorrect today. The correct number is 866/293-2950. Also, biographical information about two of the speakers at the forum was incorrect. Dr. Tristan Berry has joined Urology Associates of Fredericksburg and will begin seeing patients Aug. 1. Kristen Park is a physical therapist.

Date published: 7/16/2008

BY JIM HALL

The da Vinci Surgical System will be displayed this month at the American Cancer Society's annual forum on prostate cancer.

The free forum will be held Saturday, July 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Mary Washington Hospital.

Dr. Gregory Szlyk, a Fredericksburg urologist, will demonstrate the use of the $1.6 million robot.

Szlyk is the director of robotics at Mary Washington. He uses the da Vinci to remove cancerous prostate glands through small incisions. The Fredericksburg hospital purchased the da Vinci system in 2007.

Other speakers at the forum include:

Dr. Tristan Berry, a Richmond urologist, who will provide an overview of prostate cancer.

Kristen Park, a respiratory therapist, who will talk about rehabilitation after prostate cancer surgery.

Carolyn Foster, who will talk about the American Cancer Society's services.

In addition to the Cancer Society, the forum is sponsored by Mary Washington Hospital and Urology Associates of Fredericksburg, a local doctors' group.

For more information or to register, call 800/293-2950 or e-mail carolyn.
Email: foster@cancer.org.

Jim Hall: 540/374-5433
Email: jhall@freelancestar.com

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Date published: 7/16/2008

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Why just for Urology? (posted by TPKeller , July 16, 2008 5:28 pm)

Does anybody know why this new asset to the Fredericksburg area (the 1.6 million dollar daVinci Surgical System) is not also being used for cardiac surgeries?

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