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The outcomes of robotic radical prostatectomy are highly dependent on the surgeon’s technique and most important, experience.1-5 Sexual and urinary function outcomes, as well as cancer-specific results (particularly positive surgical margins) have a strong association with the case volume and individual surgeon.6

Experience

At the University of Chicago Medical Center, we have currently performed over 1,800 robotic prostatectomies since February 2003. We were the first center in the state to perform robotic prostatectomy. As of June 2008, we are the most experienced robotic prostatectomy team in the state of Illinois, 6th most experienced team in the United States, and 7th worldwide.
Having performed over 400 robotic prostatectomy cases to date, and having completed a dedicated fellowship in minimally invasive robotic surgery, Dr. Zorn is highly experienced and well trained to offer optimal outcomes.

Communication and Compassion

Dr. Zorn takes the time to address all aspects of prostate cancer management during counseling. He is patient, thorough in his explanations and willing to dedicate the time necessary during all visits to provide a comprehensive summary of your care. Dr. Zorn believes the key components to optimal outcomes are surgical expertise, bed-side manner and effective patient communication (explanation of all aspects of care).

In challenging cases with high grade prostate cancer features (PSA elevations >10-20ng/mL, high Gleason grade >8), Dr. Zorn collaborates with the University of Chicago multidisciplinary prostate cancer team to ensure that state-of-the-art medical care is available to the patient.

Renowned Expert

Dr. Zorn is actively involved in outcomes research and well published in robotic radical prostatectomy. He is also a peer-reviewer for many reputable urology journals. Furthermore, for two consecutive years, he has organized the annual University of Chicago Robotic Prostatectomy: Expert Panel-Review Course comprised of the world’s robotic experts.



  1. Wilt TJ, Shamliyan TA, Taylor BC, Macdonald R, Kane RL. Association Between Hospital and Surgeon Radical Prostatectomy Volume and Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Urol 2008; in press.
  2. Joudi FN, Konety BR. The volume/outcome relationship in urologic cancer surgery. Support Cancer Ther 2004; 2:42-46.
  3. Denberg TD, Flanigan RC, Kim FJ, Hoffman RM, Steiner JF.  Self-reported volume of radical prostatectomies among urologists in the USA. BJU Int 2007; 99:339-343.
  4. Chun FK, Briganti A, Antebi E, Graefen M et al. Surgical volume is related to the rate of positive surgical margins at radical prostatectomy in European patients. BJU Int 2006; 98:1204-1209.
  5. Klein EA, Bianco FJ, Serio AM, Eastham JA, Kattan MW, Pontes JE, Vickers AJ, Scardino PT. Surgeon experience is strongly associated with biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy for all preoperative risk categories. J Urol 2008; 179:2212-2216.
  6. Bianco FR et al, AUA 2006.