Overview
This course covers the latest advances in prostate screening and treatment. The learning outcomes include understanding improved diagnosis methods, advancements in treatment options, and the impact on quality of life. The course teaches skills such as active surveillance, gene expression profiling, targeted biopsy, and robotic surgery. The teaching method involves a panel Q&A session with Stanford doctors. The intended audience includes individuals interested in prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment advancements.
Syllabus
Introduction
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Disparities
Overtreatment
Active Surveillance
Study Details
Whats Next
Gene Expression Profiling
Targeted Microbubbles
Targeted Biopsy
New Paradigm
Robotics
Robotics vs Laparoscopy
Misconceptions about Robotics
Prostate Surgery Side Effects
Robotic Prostate Surgery
Advantages
Safety
Conclusion
History of Radiation Therapy
Mapping Radiation Therapy
How Radiation Therapy Works
Advanced Prostate Cancer
Taught by
Stanford Health Care