The University of California, Irvine Was Recently Ranked 19th in the United States for Urology

Irvine, CA, July 26, 2007 --(PR.com)-- The University of California, Irvine was recently ranked 19th in the United States for Urology by US News and World Report. Dr. David Ornstein is co-director of Urologic Oncology at The University of California, Irvine and specializes in robotic surgery for the treatment of urologic cancers. He has completed 275 robotic radical prostatectomies and more than 30 robotic radical cystectomies with urinary diversions. To learn more information about Dr. Ornstein and the role of robotic surgery for prostate, bladder and kidney cancers visit www.DavidOrnsteinMD.com.

The web site http://www.davidornsteinmd.com provides information about Dr. Ornstein’s background and qualifications. There is also a section on frequently asked questions and a robotic surgery / prostate cancer / kidney cancer / bladder cancer patient forum. Finally, the web site facilitates scheduling a consultation with Dr. Ornstein and provides critical practical information for existing patients.

About Dr. Ornstein
Dr. Ornstein has experience in all areas of urologic oncology with particular expertise in robotic radical prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy with urinary diversion and robotic partial nephrectomy. Having performed more than 250 robotic procedures, Dr. Ornstein is one of the most experienced robotic surgeons on the West Coast. An accomplished laparoscopic surgeon, Dr. Ornstein began performing robotic radical prostatectomies in November 2003. Since that time he has expanded the use of robotic surgery for the treatment of bladder and kidney cancer. In fact, Dr. Ornstein was the first surgeon in North America to report having completed a cystectomy with ileal neobladder entirely with the DaVinci Robot. In addition to training urology residents, Dr. Ornstein has taught and proctored several surgeons throughout on robotic radical prostatectomy. Dr. Ornstein has a very busy urologic oncology clinical practice both at The University of California, Irvine and Long Beach Memorial Medical Centers.

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