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This year's Medicine 2009 series kicks-off on Tuesday, September 23, with Dr. Jonathan Bernie discussing "Prostate Cancer and Its Latest Treatments." The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium of the hospital. September is "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" and Dr. Bernie, a urologist and Chief of Robotics at Norwalk Hospital, stresses the importance of early detection and treatment for prostate cancer. Although it is estimated that approximately 220,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, this is a type of cancer that can be cured when it is diagnosed and treated early. There are usually no symptoms in the early stages of prostate cancer, and that is why regular screenings are so important. If diagnosed in its early stages, treatment options are much broader. Warning signs for serious prostate problems may include weak or interrupted flow of urine, the need to urinate frequently, blood in the urine and continuing pain in the lower back, pelvis and upper thighs. Treatment options for prostate cancer include radiation therapy and new surgical techniques such as robotic surgery, resulting in less pain and faster recovery and a reduction in problems such as incontinence and impotence. Norwalk Hospital has just acquired the high definition daVinci Robotic Surgical System, which is the most technologically advanced daVinci robotic assisted surgical system. Dr. Bernie will discuss the benefits of robotic surgery, which provides 3-D visualization and greater precision enabling the surgeon to perform complex surgery using a minimally invasive approach. By enhancing surgical capabilities, robotic surgery helps to improve clinical outcomes for patients and redefines standards of care. Currently, robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy using the robotoic surgery system is the number one treatment for prostate cancer surpassing all other modalities of therapy. About the Speaker A board-certified urologist in practice with Urology Associates of Norwalk, Dr. Bernie is fellowship-trained in robotic surgery and has five years of experience in this field. He joined the Norwalk Hospital Medical Staff two years ago and was recently appointed Chief of Robotic Surgery. In addition to being recognized for his proficiency in robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland), Dr. Bernie is an expert in minimally invasive surgical and laparoscopic urological techniques, including nephrectomy (removal of the kidney) and adrenalectomy (removal of the adrenal gland)." He also specializes in prostate cryoablation in the treatment of prostate cancer (which utilizes extreme cold to destroy cancer cells) and laser therapy for benign prostate disease. He received his M.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He was previously awarded a B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, The College of Arts and Sciences, and a B.S. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School. He completed his medical training in general surgery and urology at the University of California, San Diego, and served as a Fellow in Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery at Indiana University. Dr. Bernie has been the recipient of several awards for both his surgical skills and clinical research, including the Laurence F. Greene Memorial Award for Meritorious Achievement, presented by the Urologic Research and Education Foundation and the Gerald P. Murphy Scholar Award of the American Urological Association for distinction in the study of prostate cancer. He is the author of numerous articles published in scientific journals as well as a book chapter on Bladder Cancer in Urological Oncology. He also provides time for local and national lectures. Upcoming programs in the Medicine 2009 series, which begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium, include: Tues., Oct 28: "Update on a Common Condition: Deep Vein Thrombosis" by Dr. Paul Gagne, vascular surgeon; Tues., Jan 27: "Advances in Cancer Research" by Dr. Richard Frank, director of cancer research, Whittingham Cancer Center; Tues., Feb 24: "Knee Conditions Affecting Women of All Ages" by Dr. Josh Frank and Dr. Micheal Lynch, orthopaedic surgeons; Tues., March 24: "Preventing and Treating Heart Disease" by Dr. David Lorenz, interventional cardiologist; Tues., April 28: "GERD and Barrett's Esophagus: Causes and Cures" by Dr. Seth Gross, gastroenterologist; Tues., May 26: "Osteoporosis: Taking Steps for Bone Health" by Dr. Michael Marks, orthopaedic surgeon, and Dr. Eva Olah, gynecologist. For more information on Medicine 2009, call the Norwalk Hospital Community Relations Department at (203) 852-2250. 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