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Thank-you to those who are spreading the word, to Wellspring Birmingham-Gilgan House who also refer men to us and to our supporters amongst the urology community and the local hospitals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'>Equally significant, we are seeing men before they have had treatment – they are looking for ideas, for experiences and for better sources of information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'>We are not doctors and don’t profess to have medical expertise – that’s what the professionals are there for – but often we can help with what questions to ask and that can be a great help in itself.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'>Our average attendance in the first half was 21 compared to 18 last year, so obviously not everyone comes out to every meeting. That’s OK – we want people to get what they need and want from our meetings – for some that takes one visit, for others our group becomes an enduring interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>What’s New This Month??<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0cm;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee Recommendation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:13.5pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline'><![if !supportLists]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#444444'>The Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee recommends against publicly funding the robotic surgical system for radical prostatectomy<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:13.5pt;line-height:13.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>The committee’s recommendations were based on several factors. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:13.5pt;line-height:13.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>There is no high-quality evidence that the robotic surgical system results in a higher cure rate when compared with open prostatectomy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:13.5pt;line-height:13.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>There is also no high-quality evidence that the use of the robotic surgical system results in lower rates of urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Although some studies did suggest improved outcomes with the use of the robotic surgical system, these studies had serious limitations. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:13.5pt;line-height:13.5pt;vertical-align:baseline'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Based on the economic evaluation in the health technology assessment, the Ontario Health Technology Advisory Committee felt that the robotic surgical system does not provide good value for money.</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:12.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.hqontario.ca/evidence-to-improve-care/health-technology-assessment/reviews-and-recommendations/robotic-surgical-system-for-radical-prostatectomy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HTA%20-%20Robotics%20-%20Final%20Recommendation&utm_content=HTA%20-%20Robotics%20-%20Final%20Recommendation+CID_fcf83126b7049ebcffc5f03906770229&utm_source=email%20CM&utm_term=Robotic%20Surgical%20System%20for%20Radical%20Prostatectomy"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>http://www.hqontario.ca/evidence-to-improve-care/health-technology-assessment/reviews-and-recommendations/robotic-surgical-system-for-radical-prostatectomy?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HTA%20-%20Robotics%20-%20Final%20Recommendation&utm_content=HTA%20-%20Robotics%20-%20Final%20Recommendation+CID_fcf83126b7049ebcffc5f03906770229&utm_source=email%20CM&utm_term=Robotic%20Surgical%20System%20for%20Radical%20Prostatectomy</span></a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'>Hope to see you next week.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'>Walter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>