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  1. Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

    Matthew T. Gettman, M.D.

    1. Urologist
    1. Rochester, MN
    Areas of focus:

    Robotic surgery, Radiofrequency ablation for cancer, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy, Robotic prostatectomy, Cryotherapy

Research

Doctors and scientists in urology research at Mayo Clinic are studying new treatment options for prostate cancer and other urological conditions. Researchers are actively involved in studying long-term outcomes after radical prostatectomy. Research contributions improve outcomes and clinical practice, offering people access to novel therapies and trials before they're widely available.

For decades, Mayo Clinic has been compiling a database from records of people who have had surgery for prostate cancer. Mayo researchers use this information to monitor outcomes, search for trends and ensure an overall high quality of care.

Prostate cancer research is conducted in coordination with Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

The Department of Urology at Mayo Clinic is engaged in continuous research to advance treatments for prostate cancer and other urologic conditions. Recent studies include evaluating urology surgical team consistency on outcomes and on the use of magnets to optimize robotic prostatectomies. Other research has followed quality of life and operative outcomes after robotic prostatectomy. This type of research allows Mayo Clinic surgeons to provide the highest level of care for people who have these procedures.

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See a list of publications about prostatectomy by Mayo Clinic authors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

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Prostatectomy (prostate removal surgery) care at Mayo Clinic

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