Links & Resources
If you are looking for more information about da Vinci Surgery, minimally invasive procedures, patient support sites or other relevant and reliable medical information, we hope you find it in the links provided below.
The following external resources are provided as an information service only. Information contained herein does not constitute medical advice and is in no way warranted by the provider to be complete or accurate. Intuitive Surgical makes no judgment about the providers of these pages and is not responsible for the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained herein.
Urologic Resources
Kidney Cancer Association : http://www.kidneycancer.org/
The Kidney Cancer Association (KCA) is a charitable organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals globally. KCA educates families and physicians, and serve as an advocate on behalf of renal cancer patients at the state and federal levels.
National Cancer Institute : http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/kidney
The National Cancer Institute website includes significant information about cancer and the research being done at the Institute. The National Cancer Institute's research programs are extensive and contain many innovative initiatives. You will also find valuable cancer-related information of all kinds. For the general public, patients, and health professionals, NCI offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics as well as comprehensive descriptions of its research programs and clinical trials.
Urology Health : http://urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=04&topic=124
The American Urological Association Foundation was established to support and promote research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic disease.
Health Well : http://www.healingwell.com/prostatecancer/
Health Well is a thriving community and information resource for patients, caregivers, and families coping with diseases, disorders and chronic illness. HealingWell.com features health articles, medical news, video webcasts, community message boards and chat rooms, clinical healthcare resources, email, newsletters, books and reviews, and resource link directories on a wide range of diseases, disorders and chronic illness.
Prostate Cancer Education Council : http://www.pcaw.com/
The PCEC is comprised of a consortium of leading physicians, health educators, scientists and prostate cancer advocates. The Council's mission is to raise awareness and education on prostate cancer and get men screened early for the disease.
ZERO : http://www.zerocancer.org/index.html
ZERO (former the National Prostate Cancer Coalition) provides comprehensive treatment information to patients, educating and conducting free screenings to those at risk. The agency strives to increase research funds from the federal government to find new treatments in the pursuit of a better test for the disease.
Conquer Prostate Cancer Now : http://conquerprostatecancernow.typepad.com/my_weblog/
This is a website founded and maintained by Rabbi Ed Weinsberg, prostate cancer survivor and ordained rabbi. The site is a physical, emotional and spiritual guide for fellow prostate cancer patients and survivors and those who love them.
UsToo: http://www.ustoo.com/
Us TOO is a grassroots organization started by prostate cancer survivors to serve prostate cancer survivors, their spouses/partners and families. It is a not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to communicating timely and reliable information enabling informed choices regarding detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
Mens Health Network : http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/
A national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation.
Prostate Cancer Foundation : http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/
Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's largest philanthropic source of funding and support for prostate cancer research.
Prostate Cancer Research Institute : http://prostate-cancer.org/
The objective of PCRI is to educate patients and their families about prostate cancer. This includes new advances in diagnosis, staging, treatments and available resources.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/basic_info/
The CDC is a government agency committed to programs that reduce the health and economic consequences of the leading causes of death and disability.
American Cancer Society : http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/CRI_2x.asp?sitearea=LRN&dt=36
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. The ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
While clinical studies support the effectiveness of the da Vinci® System when used in minimally invasive surgery, individual results may vary. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.