Although at first, the challenge of cancer may seem insurmountable, cancer is a hurdle that can be overcome. In fact, most people diagnosed with cancers of the genitourinary tract (kidney cancer, ureteral cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, testiclular cancer) can be cured without significant impact on long-term quality of life. The development of better blood tests (prostate specific antigen) and radiographic imaging modalities (CT scan and MRI) has dramatically improved the opportunity to detect genitourinary cancers (particularly prostate cancer and kidney cancer) at a stage while they are still curable. The advent of robotic surgery {The Role of Robotic Surgery in Urologic Oncology} (such as robotic prostatectomy {robotic radical prostatectomy}, robotic partial nephrectomy {Robotic versus Standard Laparoscopic Partial / Wedge Nephrectomy}, robotic cystectomy with urinary diverson) has now made it possible to not only cure most genitourinary cancers (prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer) patients, but to do so in a manner that does not cause excessive pain and maintains normal bodily functions such as urinary control and erectile function. Robotic prostatectomy {robotic radical prostatectomy} can usually be performed successfully (cancer cured) without causing urinary incontinence or sexual impotence. In many cases robotic partial nephrectomy can be performed to remove a kidney tumor (kidney cancer) without damaging the remaining healthy portion of the kidney.

Dr. Ornstein's goal is to deliver care that provides the best possible chance for cure, and minimizes risk for treatment-related discomfort and long-term side effects.  Dr. David Ornstein completed residency and fellowship training in Urologic Oncology and has acquired substantial robotic surgical skills. He has developed expertise in robotic prostatectomy {robotic radical prostatectomy}, robotic partial nephrectomy and robotic radical cystectomy. Dr. Ornstein is committed to providing the most appropriate and highest quality of care possible, and to do so in an honest and compasionate manner. The successful interaction between patient and surgeon is dependent on mutual trust and respect, and better outcomes are usually achieved when the patient and doctor work as a team. Dr. Ornstein has always believed that it is a privilege to treat patients, particularly those with a life-threatening condition such as cancer.  Dr. Ornstein hopes to have the opportunity to help in your time of need and looks forward to a mutually successful and beneficial relationship.