Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy

da Vinci Prostatectomy

If your urologist recommends surgery to treat your prostate cancer, you may be a candidate for a new, less invasive approach to surgery called da Vinci Prostatectomy. This approach to prostatectomy provides access to the internal anatomy through five small incisions. For the patient, da Vinci Prostatectomy may result in retention of bladder control, potency and a number of other benefits.

The da Vinci Surgical System provides surgeons with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, putting a surgeon’s hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform. The da Vinci System enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.

For the patient, benefits may include:

Significantly less pain;
Less blood loss;
Less scarring;
Shorter recovery time;
A faster return to normal daily activities; and
And in many cases, better clinical outcomes.

As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery outcomes are both patient- and procedure-specific. While prostatectomies performed using the da Vinci Surgical System is considered safe and effective, this procedure may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.

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If you are a candidate for prostate surgery, talk to a urologist who performs the da Vinci Prostatectomy. To find a da Vinci urologist surgeon, please call (262) 656-2100.