Chapter 3: Discussion of Prostate Function and Goal of Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment

Dr. David B. Samadi, Chief of Division of Robotics and Minimal Invasive Surgery for Mount Sinai School of Medicine, discusses the prostate and the goals of prostate cancer treatment. The primary goals of prostate cancer treatment options are cure, quality of life and continuance of sexual function. Dr. Samadi also reviews the various prostate cancer treatment options such as surgery, radiotherapies, seeds, HIFU, cryotherapy, etc.