In the summer of 2009 I learned that I had moderately aggressive prostate cancer. At that point the only thing I was sure of was that I wanted the cancer OUT   Tom Bennett In the summer of 2009 I learned that I had moderately aggressive prostate cancer. At that...

After the biopsy showed cancer, you recommended that I undergo a radical prostectomy using the DeVinci Robotic System. … I spent one night in the hospital and was home 30 hours after the surgery.   Steve W., surgery performed in September 2009 When my family...

When I thanked you for my surgery and results you replied “that’s what I do”. In my opinion, based on my experience and research, you are probably the best in your field.   Doug Couper Dear Doctor: When I thanked you for my surgery and results you replied “that’s...

I was able to get erections and have orgasms starting about a week after the catheter was removed   William Bell Dr. Gholami, It’s been 5 months since I had my prostatectomy with the DaVinci Robotic System and wanted to thank you and give a testimonial about my...

I had been monitoring my PSA annually since 40 years old, and mainly because my father was diagnosed as having prostate cancer at the age of 66. I knew I was genetically at risk, but didn’t think to worry about it. So when my PSA shot up from normal levels to 5.4 …...

I have regained most of my erectile functions and would put my recovery at about 92% after a short ten weeks. I was up and feeling well just 60 hours after the operation.   Jeff Myers, surgery performed on July 31st 2008 It has now been 10 weeks since my...

The most important aspect of all this was your guidance and willingness to answer all of our questions.   Brad Bryant, musician I wanted to thank you for taking such good care of me from beginning to end with my aggressive Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer. I can...

Dr. Gholami carefully explained to me my options and encouraged me to get a second opinion. I did. And I got a third opinion as well.   Steven Seaweed, radio announcer at 107-7The Bone, San Francisco That picture was taken a few hours before Lance Armstrong won...

Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer is not an enjoyable experience and has had a very strong impact upon my life; however working with a surgeon who is respectful, thoughtful and extremely competent has helped me to get through the process. Paul Gavin Thank you...

I spent a lot of time investigating the myriad of possibilities for treating prostate cancer. The robotic laparoscopic procedure looked to offer not only the best possibility of eliminating the cancer, but also, given post operative pathological analysis and PSA...

Andrew’s surgery was at 7:30 a.m. on October 10. By 1 p.m. the next day, he was ready for discharge. “I didn’t even take Tylenol afterward.”   Andrew Stearns, Esquire Bustamante O’Hara Gagliasso Source: The 2007 Cancer Care Center Program Report, prepared by Katy...

Not worrying, taking one step at a time and trusting your Doctor is the advice I would give anyone diagnosed with any form of cancer or illness   David F., Age 56, Engineering Manager, Santa Clara,CA – surgery performed in January 2010   In October of 2009...

I have a family history of cancer, but was not even thinking of cancer when I was diagnosed at my age 50 physical. My father was diagnosed with PC at age 65. Douglas C. – high tech sales executive, surgery performed in March 31, 2010 I have a family history of cancer,...