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AUA Prostate Cancer Webinar:
Robotic vs. Open Prostatectomy: The Real Story
Joseph A. Smith Jr., M.D.
Chairman Department of Urology
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Nashville, TN

April 16, 2008, 8:00 p.m. EDT

Description/Purpose/Need
The American Urological Association (AUA) is proud to offer a FREE Prostate Cancer Webinar Series on many topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, presented by expert faculty from around the country. The AUA is proud to offer a the first of a series of FREE Prostate Cancer Webinars on many topics related to the treatment of prostate cancer, presented by expert faculty from around the country. This is an opportunity to gain 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each webinar you view without leaving your home or office.

There is ongoing debate about the merits of open vs. robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Having performed over 2,000 procedures of each type of surgery, Joseph A. Smith Jr., M.D. will present an objective overview of the technical details which affect patient outcomes for both surgical approaches. Comparative results will be discussed along with patient selection factors.

Attendance is limited for the live program. 30-minute program with a 15-minute question-and-answer period following the presentation. Program will also be available on-line the day after the live event.

Target Audience
This program is designed for all who treat prostate cancer, primarily urologists and radiation oncologists, with additional interest during September for internists, family practice and allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Compare patient related outcomes for radical retropubic prostatectomy to robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
   
2. Identify technical details which can improve patient outcomes with either surgical approach
   
3. Determine which selection factors which may influence the decision of which surgical procedure is preferred in an individual patient

Accreditation
The American Urological Association (AUA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The AUA takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.

Credit Designation
The American Urological Association designates this educational series for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or each webinar activity for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AUA Disclosure Policy
As a provider accredited by the ACCME, the AUA must insure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its activities.

All faculty participating in an educational activity provided by the AUA are required to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest to the provider. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent faculty with relevant financial relationships from serving as faculty, but rather to provide members of the audience with information on which they can make their own judgments. The AUA must resolve any conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of the educational activity. It remains for the audience to determine if the faculty's relationships may influence the educational content with regard to exposition or conclusion. When unlabeled or unapproved uses are discussed, these are also indicated.

Unlabeled or Unapproved Use of Drugs or Devices
It is the policy of the AUA to require the disclosure of all references to unlabeled or unapproved uses or drugs or devices prior to the presentation of educational content. The audience is advised that this continuing medical education activity may contain reference(s) to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please consult the prescribing information for full disclosure of approved uses.

Disclaimer
The opinions and recommendations expressed by faculty, authors, and other experts whose input is included in this program are their own and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the AUA.

Evidence-based Content
As a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the ACCME, it is the policy of the AUA to review and certify that the content contained in this CME activity is valid, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous, and free of commercial bias.