NEW ORLEANS - In conjunction with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Ochsner Medical Center at 1514 Jefferson Highway on Wednesday, September 23, will offer free PSA blood tests for men over 40 years of age from 10:00am - 2:00pm in the Main Atrium to screen for prostate cancer. No appointment is required, and information about prostate health, screening, diagnosis and the latest treatment options will be available. Additionally, Ochsner will offer demonstrations of its da Vinci "S" Surgical System.
A PSA is a quick, easy blood test that measures the level of the prostate specific antigen made by the prostate. Rising PSA levels can occur with age, non-cancerous and cancer conditions, and can be the first step in detecting early-stage prostate cancer.
Ochsner is the designated training center in the Gulf Coast Region for the da Vinci "S" Surgical System®, by Intuitive Surgical, a technology that allows physicians to perform intricate operations through tiny incisions, improving patient recovery times with less pain. Ochsner is one of a few select centers in the world with the "S" Elite model of da Vinci, and physicians throughout the Gulf South region and around the world are trained at Ochsner on the S-model in techniques of minimally-invasive surgery; specifically in urology and gynecology.
Da Vinci offers patients a minimally-invasive treatment option in a broad range of medical conditions. Ochsner's investment in the da Vinci System began in 2005 performing laparoscopic prostatectomy, of which Ochsner is now a national leader. The technology enhances a physician's surgical capabilities and precision by scaling their exact hand movements into micro-instruments within the operative site. With da Vinci, a surgeon is seated at a console a few feet from the patient, operating through 1-2 cm incisions with the instruments replicating his exact movements. In addition to improved patient recovery time and less pain, the da Vinci also offers smaller incisions, less blood loss, and earlier return to full activity.
For more information, please call Tammy Sill at 504-842-3540.
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