Robotic Surgery

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05/25/2013

Anyone who has had surgery with me knows the importance of optimizing your weight prior to surgery. I just read about the only "negative" calorie vegetable! Any guesses?

05/23/2013

ONE in TEN people will have a kidney stone during their lifetime.

Passing a kidney stone usually causes no damage, but that’s cold comfort if you’ve ever passed a stone — it is extremely painful, sending more than half a million Americans to emergency rooms every year.

If you suffer from kidney stones, we can help, just give us a call!

05/22/2013

Cancer Prevention Step of the Day:

Get Screened Today!

Here at UPI, we believe early cancer detection is key. Regular screening and self-examination can increase your chances of discovering cancer early- when treatment is more likely to be successful.

For more information on how to schedule a cancer screening please visit us at www.theurologyandprostateinstitute.com or give us a call! We are here to help!

The Urology and Prostate Institute diagnoses, treats and cures disorders of the male and female genitourinary tract

05/11/2013

Life is good for another survivor of prostate cancer. Read ahead: I am an American living on an island off the north coast of Honduras. During an annual visit to Florida and the usual physical exam, my PSA was found to be at 7.0 and nothing abnormal with the digital exam. After the prescribed regimen of antibiotics the number had increased, a biopsy was suggested. Being the way I am, I investigated the needle biopsy and soon became wary of it. I found a doctor in Bogata, Colombia who offered a non-invasive alternative to the needle biopsy, with claims of equal or greater accuracy. That exam concluded I had no prostate cancer. However, despite more antibiotic regimens, the PSA continued to rise. I happened to return to Florida just a few months later and revisited my doctor there, who, after another blood test, ordered me to get a biopsy immediately. I made the decision to return to Honduras and the biopsy was done there. The conclusion was that I had a very low grade cancer, Gleason 1+1=2, but surgery was encouraged immediately.

By now I had learned from a very dear friend of mine about the DaVinci robotic surgery. He had been cured and had nothing but great things to say about the procedure. As one may imagine, the primitive biopsy in Honduras and impossible Gleason score of 2 had me actively searching for the right doctor to give me a correct biopsy and the option of the robotic surgery, if warranted. I had wasted a lot of precious time, about a year now, and the PSA never quit rising. I made a number of contacts and was quickly impressed with Dr. Naveen Kella's level of experience and his great communication with me.

I made arrangements to come to San Antonio. Again, I was immediately impressed and comforted by Dr. Kella and his staff. The biopsy was a standard 12 core sample, absolutely painless and only a one time trace of blood in my urine following the procedure, worlds apart from my experience in Honduras. The reevaluation showed that my Gleason score was 7, and it was time to schedule the surgery. The hospital was incredible in itself, and considering what I was there for, a pleasant experience in every way. Dr. Kella performed the surgery, of course, and I found his attention and communication to exceed any of my expectations. I walked out of the hospital the next day on my own, wore the bag for the prescribed time period, and went back to Honduras after being cleared by Dr. Kella. That was very nearly two years ago in June 2011. I feel absolutely great, having recovered 100%. My PSA is still under 0.1, urinary and sexual functions intact, with the occasional help of the little blue pill. I have my life back and can do anything I used to do. I have eternal gratitude to Dr. Kella, his staff, and St. Luke's Hospital. I only wish I had "seen the light" and gone to Texas much sooner than I did.

05/07/2013

Dr. Kella at the American Urological Association annual meeting discussing the latest advanced in robotic surgery with his fellow urologists

05/06/2013

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy is a condition in which the prostate gland in the male sexual organ enlarges. The chance of developing BPH increases with age- 60% of men over sixty and 80% of men over eighty years of age have been diagnosed with BPH. But don't worry guys, we can help! Treatments can range from lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking or in severe cases surgery may be needed.

04/20/2013

Hats off to the UPI team offering screenIng for prostate cancer this Saturday morning!

04/12/2013

Our patients pick the most interesting books! This was a gift to us from one of our cancer survivors. Thanks Mr Stewart!

04/10/2013

Great feedback from Angie's List

04/02/2013

This is what makes it all worthwhile:
"Dear Dr. Kella, today it's being one year exactly that you performed surgery on me. I will always be grateful to you.You did an outstanding job and I am functioning excellent in all aspects. Thank you for giving me my life back. Please remember me as the Mexican dentist in Mexico that enjoys every minute of my life. Sincerely..."

04/02/2013

This is what makes it all worthwhile:
"Dear Dr. Kella, today it's being one year exactly that you performed surgey on me. I will always be grateful to you.You did an outstanding job and I am functioning excellent in all aspects. Thank you for giving me my life back. Please remember me as the Mexican dentist in Mexico that enjoys every minute of my life. Sincerely..."

03/24/2013

Over 2250 patients treated with robotic prostatectomy, but there is always numero uno. Nearly 10 years of undetectable disease and doing well, Alfredo! First robotic prostatectomy in San Antonio and South Texas.

03/02/2013

You are what you eat! We had a successful discussion on prostate nutrition and immune therapy (Provenge) for advanced prostate cancer today. Thanks MyFitFoods for the lean lemon turkey! Another event coming soon!

02/28/2013

Learn about healthy foods for your prostate and enjoy some bites from My Fit Foods! Also, we will discuss advanced prostate cancer for our support group. This Saturday 10AM till noon at 9102 Floyd Curl Drive. Call 210-591-7171 to RSVP

02/26/2013

Honored to speak about robotic surgery at this excellent conference!

02/02/2013

Freshman congressman and fellow Stanford alum Joaquin Castro discussing robotic surgery as well as the excitement of being on the Hill