TV Interviews: Dr. David Samadi

Robotic Prostate Surgery Before Radiation

Prostate cancer patients at Lenox Hill Hospital benefit from robotic prostate surgery in under 2 hours, private recovery rooms, and the ability to return home the day after surgery. The dedicated Prostate Cancer Center team, lead by Dr. David Samadi, makes patient education their number one priority. Dr. Samadi explains radiation as an effective plan B after surgery. If elected prior to surgery, radiation can severely limit prostate cancer treatment options.

Prostate Surgery Expertise: Start-to-Finish

Dr. David Samadi, robotic prostate surgeon, provides start-to-finish prostate cancer care to his patients. This type of concierge medicine, available at the Lenox Hill Prostate Cancer Center, means that patients are in Dr. Samadi’s skilled hands from diagnosis, through surgery and recovery.

Lenox Hill Hospital Urology and David Samadi, MD

Dr. David Samadi, new Chair of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital, highlights the urology experts and leadership vision at the hospital. He discusses theevolution of prostate cancer treatment and the prevalence of younger patients. Dr. Samadi now leads the new Prostate Cancer Center at Lenox Hill Hospital.

Dr. Samadi Discusses Operating on Curtis Sliwa, Radio Host and Founder of the Guardian Angels

Dr. Samadi discusses today’s operation to be performed on Curtis Sliwa, radio host on WNYM (970 AM) and founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels.

Sliwa was diagnosed with prostate cancer one year ago. Due to a previous gunshot injury, he was unable to be treated with radiation therapy. After unsuccessful attempts at managing his cancer through holistic means, he decided to have his prostate removed through robotic surgery performed by Dr. David Samadi.

It was a very complex case because of all the previous surgeries that he had. Even so, the recovery after the robotic surgery should be faster.

Dr. David Samadi Appears on Greek Television

Today, on Sunday Housecall, Dr. David Samadi sits down again with Dr. Cynara Coomer, Chief of Breast Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital.

Questions from viewers: Is urinating more than usual a problem?

Dr. David Samadi Discusses da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery on Channel 2 (Israel)

Channel 2 (Israel), 2:24, 01/03/2011

Dr. Samadi performed the very first SMART surgery robotic prostatectomy ever at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, northern Israel, utilizing the hospital’s newly acquired da Vinci robot.

Dr. Samadi has been working closely with Dr. Jack Baniel of the Rabin Medical Center Petah Tikvah, Israel, and Dr. Jacob Ramon of Chaim Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer Hospital, Tel Aviv to launch an international effort to mentor colleagues in Israel on his SMART Surgery Technique and share his surgical skills.

An Interview With Prostate Cancer Survivor Dr. Theodore Lazzaro: Part 2

Once Dr. Lazzaro decided on a prostatectomy, he knew he wanted robotic. His dental school roommate had the surgery in Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital, and “his post-operative condition was excellent,” said Lazzaro. Lazzaro’s own cousins had a variety of procedures to treat their prostate cancer, so they proved to be excellent reference points for the different options available. “And out of all of them, the cousin that had robotic surgery fared the best,” he said. “Dr. Samadi was the clear cut choice for me, not only because of proximity but because of his experience, residencies and fellowships,” said Lazzaro. He appreciated the fact that Samadi could perform open/traditional, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and that Samadi handles all of his operations himself from beginning to end.

An Interview With Prostate Cancer Survivor Dr. Theodore Lazzaro: Part 3

“I want men to know that prevention is stronger than a cure,” said Lazzaro. “It’s better to be proactive, find it earlier, and if you are a candidate, to get it removed.” Being proactive is key, said Lazzaro, and so is being informed and surrounding yourself with talented, positive people like Dr. Samadi and his staff at Mt. Sinai. That, says Lazzaro, “is the recipe for a quality of life after prostate cancer.”

El Dr. Samadi habla sobre el tratamiento de cáncer de próstata y la cirugí­a robótica en la Republica Dominicana

El doctor Samadi habla sobre los diferentes avances médicos y tecnológicos que existen para tratar el padecimiento de cáncer de próstata, como por ejemplo la cirugía robótica asistida, también conocida como Prostatectomia Laparoscópica Robótica Asistida para extirpar el cáncer, ganglios linfáticos y las vesículas seminales con gran efectividad utilizando el robot Da Vinci y la técnica desarrollada por el llamada “Smart Surgery” o cirugía inteligente.

Dr. David Samadi Interview – Dominican Republic

Today, on Sunday Housecall, Dr. David Samadi sits down again with Dr. Cynara Coomer, Chief of Breast Surgery, Staten Island University Hospital.

Get your PSA checked, go get a colonoscopy if you’re over 50 or earlier if your high-risk (with a family history of prostate cancer). Get a mammogram at 40 or earlier, if you’re high-risk. Pap smears are recommended for women 21-29.

An Interview With Prostate Cancer Survivor Dr. Theodore Lazzaro: Part 1

Prostate Cancer Survivor Dr. Theodore Lazzaro shares his experience with the surgeon who saved his life, Dr. David Samadi, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

Dr. Samadi Performs Rambam’s First Robotic Prostatectomy

Rambam Health Care Campus, 2:36, 12/23/2010

Dr. David Samadi has performed Rambam Health Care Campus’ very first robotic prostatectomy using their newly acquired da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy machine. This surgery has helped Rambam join the forefront of world class hospitals who offer prostate removal by means of the da Vinci system.

The first patient at Rambam to undergo this surgery is a 72 year old man from Haifa; he is also the first man in Israel to be operated on by Dr. Samadi. When asked how he felt about coming to Israel to do this surgery Dr. Samadi said, “… To be able to do this is a great privilege and we’re delighted to be here.”

Dr. David Samadi at the Santiago Conference in the Dominican Republic

At this conference Dr. Samadi discussed his unique SMART Surgery technique, the advantages of robotic prostate removal, and the future of robotic surgery. Dr. Samadi believes that in the future doctors will be able to perform surgeries on patients remotely thanks to the advances in robotic surgery technology.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Success Story – An Unusual Promise

Robotic prostatectomy expert, Dr. David Samadi, strikes an unusual deal with 1984 U.S. Olympic silver medalist, Steve Benjamin.

Prostate Cancer Treatment in Israel – Dr. David Samadi Presenting at Rambam Hospital

Rambam Health Care Campus has joined the elite group of world-class hospitals performing operations by means of the da Vinci surgical robot. Rambam’s surgeons watched live video of the groundbreaking operation performed by Dr. David Samadi, a world leader in robotic radical prostatectomy surgery.