Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms, making early screening critical.
Dr. Vipul Patel, medical director of the AdventHealth Global Robotics Institute, has performed more than 20,000 robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgeries. Through that experience, he has seen a consistent truth: when prostate cancer is detected early, lives are saved.
Recently featured by Axios as a global expert on prostate cancer care, Dr. Patel is using his platform to urge men to break the silence around screening. Reducing stigma leads directly to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
That same expertise enabled a record-breaking telesurgery connecting Central Florida more than 7,000 miles to Angola, Africa, delivering advanced prostate cancer care where it was previously out of reach. Beyond the milestone, the procedure expanded access and strengthened local surgical capability for the future.
While surgical innovation continues to advance, the most powerful tool remains early screening.
By encouraging open conversations and earlier detection, AdventHealth is helping more men access life-saving care and feel whole in body, mind and spirit.
If you or someone you love has questions about prostate cancer screening, the AdventHealth Cancer Institute offers expert guidance, advanced treatment options and whole-person support.
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