Issue #72, December, 2012

Robotics: Cancer Treatment of the Future, Today

With new therapies and technologies continually emerging, the cancer treatment landscape looks entirely different today than it did just 10 years ago. One type of advanced treatment that is becoming more and more prominent is robotic surgery.

The first documented use of robotics for surgery dates back to 1987, when a surgeon used a laparoscopic procedure to perform a cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder).

During laparoscopic surgery, the surgeon makes small incisions and then inserts a laparoscope (a thin tube equipped with a tiny video camera), which enables him or her to see inside the body on a nearby monitor.

This was just the beginning, and today even more advanced forms of robotic surgery are being used to treat cancer.

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Things to Consider Before Robotic Surgery

Before having surgery of any kind, there are a number of factors to consider, such as whether or not surgery is the right approach for your needs and where to seek treatment.

Here are a few things to consider about robotic surgery.

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Cancer in the News

•	Americans living longer, with unhealthy lifestyles
•	The importance of breast cancer genetic testing (video)
•	Reduce your risk of cancer with healthy eating
•	Gift ideas for hospital patients (video)

Recipe of the Month

Looking for a healthier option for your holiday meals? Try this delicious recipe for halibut with steamed spinach and portobello mushroom vinaigrette.

Did You Know?

The NanoKnife® System uses electrical currents to destroy cancerous tumors in challenging or high-risk locations, such as the liver, pancreas or kidney. Find out more about NanoKnife.

Happy Holidays

We'd like to wish our readers and their families a very healthy and happy holiday season!

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Robotics: Cancer Treatment of the Future, Today

Things to Consider Before Robotic Surgery