About This Presentation
Dr. Menon will provide an overview on robotic prostatectomy and future directions on radical treatment. Dr. Ash Tewari will moderate the question and answer session with a focus on the evolution of staging including biopsy techniques and novel imaging modalities.

Dr. Mani Menon, MD
Dr. Menon is one of the foremost urologists in the United States, as well as a leader in robotic surgery. He is recognized as a leading researcher in urology, having published more than 250 research papers in robotics and urology.

The LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery
The LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery is dedicated to pursuing innovative treatments for patients with prostate cancer. The center supports interdepartmental clinical innovations and educational programs. Dr. Ash Tewari, Professor of Urology, serves as director of the center. More information can be found here:  http://nyp.org/news/hospital/prostate-cancer-institute.html

Dr. Ash K. Tewari, MD MCh
Dr. Ash Tewari serves as director of the LeFrak Center for Robotic Surgery. He is an NIH-funded researcher and has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles in the field of prostate cancer and urologic-oncology. He is the Ronald P. Lynch Professor of Urologic-Oncology and Professor of Public Health at Weill Cornell Medical College. To date he has performed over 3,500 prostate cancer surgeries. 

Contact Information
For inquiries about this lecture or the institute, please contact Robert Leung rol2013@med.cornell.edu / (212) 746-5126.

Keywords
Focal treatment for prostate cancer, robotic surgery, future directions