AI is already helping with prostate surgery, here’s how. In this conversation, Dr. Dean Elterman, Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Toronto and a sub-specialist in functional urology, discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting men as they age. He explains the causes, symptoms, and various treatment options available, including medications, traditional surgeries, and minimally invasive procedures. The discussion also touches on the role of AI in i

In a medical feat, Professor Zhang Xu remotely performed robotic prostate surgery on a patient in Beijing while operating from Rome—over 8,000 kilometers away. Using a high-speed 5G connection and advanced surgical robotics, the procedure maintained just 135 milliseconds of latency, ensuring real-time precision. Conducted during a medical conference, the surgery marked the world’s first successful transcontinental telesurgery. A local team in Beijing stood by for support, but the operation proce

Nearly 1 million American men have prostate biopsies every year to diagnose cancer. A new prostate biopsy technique is reducing the risk of infection from the procedure. Hear from Dr. Julio Gundian Jr., a urologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. https://mayocl.in/2Mm3yvS | Mayo Clinic