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PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

March 8, 2007 Thursday - 3:00 pm at Scott & white Clinic

Welcome and Introductions > John Fenoglio is the facilitator for the meeting
Speaker was Dr Randy Fagin -

View Information on Dr Randy Fagin below

Dr. Randy Fagin will speak to the Central Texas Prostate Group March 8, 2007 on his latest research and practice as is related to the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction .

Dr. Fagin has just published the following article on the subject.

DaVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing and Effect of Technique on Erectile Recovery and Negative Margins

Published: The Journal of Robotic Surgery 2007

Dr. Fagin is the Director of Robotic Surgery at The Hospital at Westlake and St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX and is the Director of the Prostate Center of Austin.

He is one of the nation’s top robotic surgeons having performed over 300 procedures in 2006. Dr. Fagin has become in great demand as an international teacher and lecturer on this new minimally invasive prostate treatment.

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www.prostatecenterofaustin.com

Education/Medical Practice

- Board Certified by the American Board of Urology

- Contributing Editor – The Journal of Robotic Surgery

- Director of Robotic Surgery – The Hospital at Westlake, Austin, TX

April 2006 - Present

- Director of Robotic Surgery – St. David’s Medical Ctr, Austin, TX

June 2004 – June 2006

- Director of The Prostate Center of Austin

May 2005 - Present

- Private Practice - The Urology Team, Austin, TX

July 2003 - present

- SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York

Urology Resident 7/99-6/03

- SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York

General Surgery Resident 7/98-6/99

- SUNY at Buffalo Medical and Dental Hospital Consortium,

Buffalo, New York - General Surgery Resident 6/97-6/98

- SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,

Buffalo, New York - Medical Doctorate, May 1997

- SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo New York

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1993

Magna Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Course Instructor

World Robotic Urologic Symposium (April 2007)

teaching faculty

daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy Training Program for International Surgeons

sponsored by Intuitive Surgical (October 2004-present)

daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy Preceptorship Program for U.S. Surgeons

sponsored by Intuitive Surgical (October 2004-present)

Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Preceptorship Program

sponsored by Ethicon Endosurgery (May 2004-October 2004)

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Urology (June 2004)

Presbyterian Institute for Minimally Invasive Technology

Dallas, Texas

Hand-Assisted and Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (January 2002)

Upstate Medical Universtiy Hospital - Syracuse, New York

Hands-On Preceptorships

- Laparoscopic Prostate and Renal Surgery (April 2001)

Course Instructor: Dr. Inderbir Gill – The Cleveland Clinic

- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (November 2000)

Course Instructors: Dr. Guy Vallancien & Dr. Bertrand Guillonneau

L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris France

Intensive Study Courses

- DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy (September 2004)

Instructor: Peter Herrera

Herman Hospital

DaVinci Robotic Training Center

- DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy (October 2003)

Instructor: Dr. David Lee

Director of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

North Texas Urology Associates

- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Nephrectomy (April 2002)

Course Instructor: Dr. Bertrand Guillonneau

L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris France

- Hand-Assisted and Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (January 2002)

Course Instructor: Dr. Stephen Strup – Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Philadelphia PA

Live Surgery Instructor: Dr. Randy Fagin

Pig Lab Techniques Instructor: Dr. Randy Fagin

- Laparoscopic Renal Surgery (October 2001)

Course Director: Dr. Michael Moran – Capital Disrtict Urology

Albany, New York

- Hand Assisted Renal Surgery (April 2001)

Course Instructor: Dr. Michael Stifelman – New York University

Publications/Presentations

- daVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing and Effect of Technique on Erectile Rocvery and Negative Margins

published: The Journal of Robotic Surgery 2007

- daVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing Technique and its effect on erectile recovery, negative margins, and time efficiency

presented: Societe Internationale d’urologie

November 2006

- DaVinci Prostatectomy: Achieving a Time Efficient Operation in the Private Practice Setting – an analysis of the most recent 300 cases

presented: Pacific Rim International Robotics Conference

January 2006

(publications/presentations continued)

- Impact of Prostate Size and Body Mass Index on Perioperative Morbidity after Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
published: Journal of Urology. 173(2):552-554, February 2005

- Perioperative Morbidity in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: An Analysis of Contributing Factors

submitted to: American College of Surgeons (2003)

- Anatomic Bladder Neck Dissection in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A New Technique

submitted to : World Congress of Endourology

- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Impact of Body Mass Index and Gland Size on Operative Outcomes

presented at: North Eastern Section of the American Urological

Associatiion (2002)

Saint Lawrence Urological Group Annual Meeting (2003)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2003)

- A Prospective Comparison of the Morbidity of Various Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Techniques

submitted to: North Eastern Section of the American Urological

Association (2003)

- Laparoscopic Parital Nephrectomy: A New Technique

presented at: Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2003)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2003)

- Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Using Floseal and Temporary Hilar Occlusion: A New Technique

submitted to : American College of Surgeons (2003)

- Laparoscopic- Assisted Appendico-Vesicostomy

presented at: Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2002)

- Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal-Loop Diversion

presented at : Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2001)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2001)

submitted for publication:

journal of Techniques in Laparoendoscopic Surgery (2002)

- Laparoscopic Uretero-Ileal Anastamosis: A New Technique

In A Pig Model

presented at: American College of Surgeons Annual Congress (2001)

- Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report

Accepted for pubilcation: Urology (2003)

- From Lithotomy to Laparoscopy: The Evolution of Surgery for

Prostate Cancer

presented at: American Urological Association Annual Meeting (2001)

(publications/presentations continued)

- Demographics of Patients Electing for radical Prostatectomy or

Watchful Waiting at the Syracuse VA Medical Center vs. “Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial” Enrollees

presented at: Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2000)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2000)

Media Appearances

News 8 Austin (Sept 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

CBS News (Sept 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (September 2005)

daVinci prostate surgery

Fox News (March 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (March 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Fox News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

CBS News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

ABC News (September 2004)

daVinci Robitic Prostate Surgery

NBC News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

News 8 Austin (september 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

News 8 Austin (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

NBC News (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

ABC News (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

News 8 Austin (June 2004)

Prostate Cancer and Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (June 2004)

Prostate Cancer and Laparoscopic Prostate Surgery

ESPN Radio (February 2004)

Erectile Dysfunction: The Latest in Drug Therapy

NBC News (December 2003)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

(media appearences continued)

Paul Pryor Radio Show (September 2003)

Prostate Cancer: An Update on Screening and Treatment

NBC News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

FOX News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

CBS News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

Honors

- State of Texas Honorary Chairman – National Congressional Committee Physician Advisory Board (2006-2007)

- Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award (2003)

- Upstate Urology Annual Meeting 3^rd Prize: Laparoscopic Partial

Nephectomy: A New Technique (2003)

- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award

(2000-2001)

- Upstate Urology Resident’s Day Competion 1^st Prize: Laparoscopic

Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Loop Diversion (2001)

Research Experience

- Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendico-vesicostomy (2001)

- Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Loop Diversion:

A Completely Intra-corporeal Procedure In a Pig Model (2000-2001)

- Laparoscopic Uretero-Ileal Anastamosis: A New Technique In A

Pig Model (2000-2001)

- Multifaceted Uses Of The Harmonic Scalpel In Laparoscopy (2000-2001)

- Demographics of Patients Electing for Radical Prostatectomy or

Watchful Waiting at the Syracuse VA Medical Center vs. “Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial” Enrollees (1998-2000)

- The Use of RTPCR As A Prognostic and Diagnostic Tool

In Prostate Cancer (1995-1997)

- PAK-104P Reversal of Paclitaxel and Doxorubicin Resistance

In Cell Lines Overexpressing the Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein (MRP+): Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1995)

American Medical Association

- Executive Council Member - Onondoga County Physician Branch

Medical Society of the State of New York (1999-2000)

- Delegate - Physician's Section House of Delegates (1996)

- New York State Chairman - Medical Student Section

Medical Society of the State of New York (1995-1996)

- Representative - AMA National Leadership Conference

Washington DC. (1995)

- Delegate - Medical Society of the State of New York

Medical Student Section (1993-1997)

- Delegate - AMA Medical Student Section (1994-1996)

Interests and Hobbies

- Professional magician (1980-present)

- Music Composition

(Randy Fagin, MD)

Dr. Randy Fagin will speak to the Central Texas Prostate Group March 8, 2007 on his latest research and practice as is related to the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction .

Dr. Fagin has just published the following article on the subject.

DaVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing and Effect of Technique on Erectile Recovery and Negative Margins

Published: The Journal of Robotic Surgery 2007

Dr. Fagin is the Director of Robotic Surgery at The Hospital at Westlake and St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, TX and is the Director of the Prostate Center of Austin.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

www.prostatecenterofaustin.com

Education/Medical Practice

- Board Certified by the American Board of Urology

- Contributing Editor – The Journal of Robotic Surgery

- Director of Robotic Surgery – The Hospital at Westlake, Austin, TX

April 2006 - Present

- Director of Robotic Surgery – St. David’s Medical Ctr, Austin, TX

June 2004 – June 2006

- Director of The Prostate Center of Austin

May 2005 - Present

- Private Practice - The Urology Team, Austin, TX

July 2003 - present

- SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York

Urology Resident 7/99-6/03

- SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Syracuse, New York

General Surgery Resident 7/98-6/99

- SUNY at Buffalo Medical and Dental Hospital Consortium,

Buffalo, New York - General Surgery Resident 6/97-6/98

- SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,

Buffalo, New York - Medical Doctorate, May 1997

- SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo New York

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1993

Magna Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Course Instructor

World Robotic Urologic Symposium (April 2007)

teaching faculty

daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy Training Program for International Surgeons

sponsored by Intuitive Surgical (October 2004-present)

daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy Preceptorship Program for U.S. Surgeons

sponsored by Intuitive Surgical (October 2004-present)

Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Preceptorship Program

sponsored by Ethicon Endosurgery (May 2004-October 2004)

Basic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery in Urology (June 2004)

Presbyterian Institute for Minimally Invasive Technology

Dallas, Texas

Hand-Assisted and Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (January 2002)

Upstate Medical Universtiy Hospital - Syracuse, New York

Hands-On Preceptorships

- Laparoscopic Prostate and Renal Surgery (April 2001)

Course Instructor: Dr. Inderbir Gill – The Cleveland Clinic

- Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (November 2000)

Course Instructors: Dr. Guy Vallancien & Dr. Bertrand Guillonneau

L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris France

Intensive Study Courses

- DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy (September 2004)

Instructor: Peter Herrera

Herman Hospital

DaVinci Robotic Training Center

- DaVinci Robotic Prostatectomy (October 2003)

Instructor: Dr. David Lee

Director of Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery

North Texas Urology Associates

- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy and Nephrectomy (April 2002)

Course Instructor: Dr. Bertrand Guillonneau

L’Institut Mutualiste Montsouris, Paris France

- Hand-Assisted and Laparoscopic Nephrectomy (January 2002)

Course Instructor: Dr. Stephen Strup – Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Philadelphia PA

Live Surgery Instructor: Dr. Randy Fagin

Pig Lab Techniques Instructor: Dr. Randy Fagin

- Laparoscopic Renal Surgery (October 2001)

Course Director: Dr. Michael Moran – Capital Disrtict Urology

Albany, New York

- Hand Assisted Renal Surgery (April 2001)

Course Instructor: Dr. Michael Stifelman – New York University

Publications/Presentations

- daVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing and Effect of Technique on Erectile Rocvery and Negative Margins

published: The Journal of Robotic Surgery 2007

- daVinci Prostatectomy: Athermal Nerve Sparing Technique and its effect on erectile recovery, negative margins, and time efficiency

presented: Societe Internationale d’urologie

November 2006

- DaVinci Prostatectomy: Achieving a Time Efficient Operation in the Private Practice Setting – an analysis of the most recent 300 cases

presented: Pacific Rim International Robotics Conference

January 2006

(publications/presentations continued)

- Impact of Prostate Size and Body Mass Index on Perioperative Morbidity after Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
published: Journal of Urology. 173(2):552-554, February 2005

- Perioperative Morbidity in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: An Analysis of Contributing Factors

submitted to: American College of Surgeons (2003)

- Anatomic Bladder Neck Dissection in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: A New Technique

submitted to : World Congress of Endourology

- Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Impact of Body Mass Index and Gland Size on Operative Outcomes

presented at: North Eastern Section of the American Urological

Associatiion (2002)

Saint Lawrence Urological Group Annual Meeting (2003)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2003)

- A Prospective Comparison of the Morbidity of Various Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Techniques

submitted to: North Eastern Section of the American Urological

Association (2003)

- Laparoscopic Parital Nephrectomy: A New Technique

presented at: Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2003)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2003)

- Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy Using Floseal and Temporary Hilar Occlusion: A New Technique

submitted to : American College of Surgeons (2003)

- Laparoscopic- Assisted Appendico-Vesicostomy

presented at: Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2002)

- Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal-Loop Diversion

presented at : Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2001)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2001)

submitted for publication:

journal of Techniques in Laparoendoscopic Surgery (2002)

- Laparoscopic Uretero-Ileal Anastamosis: A New Technique

In A Pig Model

presented at: American College of Surgeons Annual Congress (2001)

- Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumor: A Case Report

Accepted for pubilcation: Urology (2003)

- From Lithotomy to Laparoscopy: The Evolution of Surgery for

Prostate Cancer

presented at: American Urological Association Annual Meeting (2001)

(publications/presentations continued)

- Demographics of Patients Electing for radical Prostatectomy or

Watchful Waiting at the Syracuse VA Medical Center vs. “Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial” Enrollees

presented at: Saint Lawrence Urologic Group Annual Meeting (2000)

Upstate Urology Annual Meeting (2000)

Media Appearances

News 8 Austin (Sept 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

CBS News (Sept 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (September 2005)

daVinci prostate surgery

Fox News (March 2005)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (March 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

Fox News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

CBS News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

ABC News (September 2004)

daVinci Robitic Prostate Surgery

NBC News (September 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

News 8 Austin (september 2004)

daVinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

News 8 Austin (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

NBC News (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

ABC News (September 2004)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

News 8 Austin (June 2004)

Prostate Cancer and Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

Infinity Broadcasting Radio: Dr. Deep Radio Show (June 2004)

Prostate Cancer and Laparoscopic Prostate Surgery

ESPN Radio (February 2004)

Erectile Dysfunction: The Latest in Drug Therapy

NBC News (December 2003)

Laparoscopic Surgery for Prostate Cancer

(media appearences continued)

Paul Pryor Radio Show (September 2003)

Prostate Cancer: An Update on Screening and Treatment

NBC News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

FOX News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

CBS News (September 2003)

Laparoscopic Prostate Cancer Surgery

Honors

- State of Texas Honorary Chairman – National Congressional Committee Physician Advisory Board (2006-2007)

- Pfizer Scholars in Urology Award (2003)

- Upstate Urology Annual Meeting 3^rd Prize: Laparoscopic Partial

Nephectomy: A New Technique (2003)

- Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award

(2000-2001)

- Upstate Urology Resident’s Day Competion 1^st Prize: Laparoscopic

Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Loop Diversion (2001)

Research Experience

- Laparoscopic-Assisted Appendico-vesicostomy (2001)

- Laparoscopic Cystoprostatectomy and Ileal Loop Diversion:

A Completely Intra-corporeal Procedure In a Pig Model (2000-2001)

- Laparoscopic Uretero-Ileal Anastamosis: A New Technique In A

Pig Model (2000-2001)

- Multifaceted Uses Of The Harmonic Scalpel In Laparoscopy (2000-2001)

- Demographics of Patients Electing for Radical Prostatectomy or

Watchful Waiting at the Syracuse VA Medical Center vs. “Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial” Enrollees (1998-2000)

- The Use of RTPCR As A Prognostic and Diagnostic Tool

In Prostate Cancer (1995-1997)

- PAK-104P Reversal of Paclitaxel and Doxorubicin Resistance

In Cell Lines Overexpressing the Multidrug Resistance-Associated Protein (MRP+): Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1995)

American Medical Association

- Executive Council Member - Onondoga County Physician Branch

Medical Society of the State of New York (1999-2000)

- Delegate - Physician's Section House of Delegates (1996)

- New York State Chairman - Medical Student Section

Medical Society of the State of New York (1995-1996)

- Representative - AMA National Leadership Conference

Washington DC. (1995)

- Delegate - Medical Society of the State of New York

Medical Student Section (1993-1997)

- Delegate - AMA Medical Student Section (1994-1996)

Interests and Hobbies

- Professional magician (1980-present)

- Music Composition

(Randy Fagin, MD)

AGENDA -1/2007

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Thursday – January, 2007 - 3:00 pm at Scott & white Clinic

Welcome and Introductions > Jay Pierson is the facilitator for the meeting

Introduction of new members and guests (3:00 - 3:05 pm)
Questions – concerns – comments (3:05 - 3:15 pm)
We have an excellent speaker – Dr. Kimberlee Sullivan, Physical Therapist - she will be discussing different treatment approaches to manage incontinence during and after prostate cancer treatment. (see Bio below)
Dr. Kimberlee Sullivan, Physical Therapist (3:15 - 4:00 pm)
Questions to Dr. Sullivan (4:00 pm to 4:15 pm)

Brief Discussion of next Month’s meeting. (4:15 to 4:20 pm)
Future programs, events, and other announcements (4:20 to 4:30 pm)

Dr. Kimberlee Sullivan graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Sports Medicine from Pepperdine University in 1998. She received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University in 2002. One of her clinical residencies was with Family Physical Therapy in Omaha, Nebraska where her instructor was the President of the Women’s Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Kimberlee was able to assist her on research regarding pelvic floor strength throughout a person’s lifetime. Since this clinical residency Kimberlee has focused her profession on pelvic floor dysfunction.

Kimberlee worked for HealthSouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation for three years in Minneapolis and Austin treating patients with orthopedic and pelvic dysfunction. After transferring to Austin, Kimberlee developed the Men’s and Women’s Health Program which focused on the impairments, such as weakness and pain, of the pelvic floor.

In October of 2005 she opened Sullivan Physical Therapy where she could focus on patients with pelvic floor dysfunction such as incontinence, overactive bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis, organ prolapse, sciatica and pelvic pain. The goal of Sullivan Physical Therapy is to provide comprehensive care that encompasses strategies and interventions to promote and advance the health in men and women of all ages.

Kimberlee is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Orthopedic and Women’s Health Sections. She has been selected to assist with the development of the Women’s Health Section Certification which will be released in 2007. She is also a member of the National Association for Continence, Endometriosis Association, Interstitial Cystitis Association, National Vulvodynia Association, International Pelvic Pain Society, Texas Physical Therapy Association and the Women’s Sexual Health Foundation.

Kimberlee will be discussing different treatment approaches to manage incontinence during and after prostate cancer.