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Brunch Bunch to feature urologist Donald Spicer, da Vinci robot



 Urologist Donald Spicer, M.D., will speak on da Vinci robotic surgery for prostate cancer at Western Baptist Hospital’s next free Brunch Bunch from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Baptist Heart Center Auditorium.  The da Vinci robot will be available for demonstrations.

Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so reservations are required by phoning (270) 575-2851.

Since Western Baptist became the area’s first hospital to offer the da Vinci surgery in early 2009, Dr. Spicer has used it hundreds of times for prostate and kidney surgery. It also is used for hysterectomy and throat cancer surgery.

 “Many patients having prostate surgery now experience less post-operative pain and shorter hospital stays,” Dr. Spicer said of the da Vinci’s benefits.

One in every six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. A physical exam and simple blood test to establish a baseline PSA (prostate-specific antigen) score today could help save a life later, Dr. Spicer said.