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Robotic prostate surgical procedures are surgical procedures of the prostate gland that employ robotic technology. Robot-assisted surgery allows surgeons a greater level of precision and access to more remote and fragile regions of the body than conventional surgery.

SIU Medicine attracts some of the area’s most highly trained physicians in a range of medical fields, including urology. Among the many services our urology staff provides, prostate health screenings are some of the most effective and potentially life-saving. We encourage men to talk to their doctors about when and how they should be screened for prostate cancer, prostatitis and other conditions affecting their prostate health. What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is a condition that leads to inflammation of the prostate, a small walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder. It produces seminal

February was National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, more than 40 percent of cancers in the U.S. can be attributed to preventable causes. There is no better time to start taking the following steps to protect your health for the long haul. Drastically reduce your risk of developing cancer with these 10 tips from SIU Medicine. Don’t use tobacco and avoid secondhand smoke Smoking is the number one preventable cause of both cancer and cancer-related deaths. Besides lung cancers, this bad habit is linked to 17 other types of cancers. Cigarettes

As the Holidays approach, our thoughts are of celebration, friends and family, and the usual question of what to serve? We carefully choose our gathering site, festive decor and mouthwatering menu; but this year, it is all a little less comfortable, a little less traditional. There is no question that maneuvering the Holidays in 2020-21 will be a challenge, and that each of us will have a new and unique role in practicing a higher level of vigilance, mindfulness and creativity to keep each other safe and healthy. There is also little doubt that this year will be stocked full of new ideas

Art Express is one of many programs at the Smith Alzheimer’s Center at SIU Medicine designed to help those with dementia and their caregivers improve their quality of life.

A condition in which skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.

Psychosis is a mental disorder in which the patient experiences episodic detachment from reality. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently, and agitation. The person with the condition usually isn't aware of his or her behavior. Treatment may include medication and talk therapy.

Pulmonology is the specialty of diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system.