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Use of ROBOTICS to Aid in
Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
----The Top 20 Websites---

Following is a ranking of the “top 20” relevant websites, compiled by USRF Associate, Anthony Cancio, judging them by “quality and quantity of useful content” for a laymen seeking information about minimally-invasive surgery for prostate cancer.

In each box, rank is shown at top, comments below. Commercial slants, prevalent in many of the sites and generally aimed at attracting patients to particular hospitals, were ignored in making the ranking.

RANK: 1

Urology at Hopkins: Brady Urological Institute Minimally Invasive Surgery Nerve-Sparing Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://urology.jhu.edu/MIS/prostatectomy.php
  • details all pre and post op patient concerns
  • detailed FAQ section
  • video of the procedure is posted on website

RANK: 2

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy,
Prostate Cancer Surgery, LRP
http://www.laprp.com
  • a very extensive, detailed and illustrated FAQ section
  • addresses patient concerns regarding the procedure
  • very patient friendly

RANK: 3

Robotic-Assisted Surgery Improves Outcomes for Radical Prostatectomy Patients
http://www.psa-rising.com/med/surgery/robotic_laparoscopic04.html
  • patient friendly
  • detailed, outlines patient pre-op qualifications
  • links to other resources regarding the procedure
  • lists locations where the procedure is done

RANK: 4

Vattikuti Urology Institute
http://www.henryfordhealth.org/body.cfm?id=41144
  • patient friendly
  • video of the procedure provided
  • patient testimonials included
  • “No other hospital in the world” has done more of these procedures

RANK: 5

eMedicine - Laparoscopic and Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.emedicine.com/Med/topic3723.htm
  • detailed history of the procedure
  • reports efficacy and patient outcomes of robot versus non-robot assisted surgery
  • aimed more at medical professionals than patients

RANK: 6

Robotic Prostatectomy, da Vinci Prostatectomy, Nerve Sparing Radical Prostatectomy Prostate Surgery at Vanguard Urologic Institute
http://drslawin.com/robotic_prostatectomy.html
  • links to published articles regarding the procedure are provided
  • introduces the da vinci robot and the procedures involved in a FAQ format
  • includes patient testimonials in email and letter format

RANK: 7

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy - Fact or Fiction
http://www.evms.edu/vpc/lrp/index.html
  • powerpoint presentation
  • patient and physician friendly
  • not commercialized, university affiliated
  • no specifics regarding pre and post op procedures

RANK: 8

Radical Prostatectomy (Laparoscopic Surgery)
http://www.webmd.com/prostate-cancer/radical-prostatectomy
  • patient friendly
  • no details, not specific to laparoscopic procedure

RANK: 9

Bostwick Laboratories - Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.bostwicklaboratories.com/edresour/pin/lap_prost.htm
  • scientific paper format
  • very detailed, patient friendly
  • somewhat commercial

RANK: 10

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552230
  • Detailed scientific paper describing the state of the procedure today
  • geared more towards medical providers
  • must register to use the site

RANK: 11

City of Hope – Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
http://www.cityofhope.org/Surgery/mis.htm
  • Brief description of the procedure
  • patient friendly video description of the procedure provided
  • commercialized for City of Hope Hospital

RANK: 12

da Vinci Prostatectomy - About da Vinci
http://www.davinciprostatectomy.com/patient_experiences.html
  • details regarding da Vinci Procedure
  • patient friendly, illustrated
  • This is the manufacturer’s website (Intuitive Surgical)

RANK: 13

Institut Mutualiste Montsouris – Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.urolaparo.org/version_anglaise/prostatectomy.htm
  • details regarding procedure
  • illustrated, patient friendly
  • directed for patients of The Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France

RANK: 14

Prostatec Cancer Treatment - Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
http://www.prostate-cancer-institute.org/prostate-cancer-treatment/radical-prostatectomy.html
  • Could be more detailed

RANK: 15

Division of Urology – UC IRVINE
http://www.ucihs.uci.edu/urology/Robot.html
  • detailed description of the procedure, aimed at patients
  • provides statistics on patient outcomes

RANK: 16

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy with Robot Technology can improve survival rate for Prostate
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=25430
  • Abstract of a paper that touts improved patient outcomes with the procedure
  • brief
  • does not give specific details about procedure

RANK: 17

Robotic Oncology - Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
http://www.roboticoncology.com/Laparoscopic-Prostatectomy.php
  • very detailed, patient friendly
  • organized like an FAQ
  • commercialized for Dr. Samadi at Mount Sinai

RANK: 18

UPMC Cancer Centers - Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.upmccancercenters.com/cancer/prostate/radprostlaparo.html
  • detailed regarding prostate cancer and treatments
  • only brief information about laparoscopic procedure

RANK: 19

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laparoscopic_Radical_Prostatectomy
  • very brief, not commercialized
  • few details about procedure

RANK: 20

Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
http://www.barnesjewish.org/groups/default.asp?NavID=1903
  • brief introduction to procedure
  • minimally detailed

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