Robotic Surgery
What is robotic urologic surgery?
Surgery is often used to treat a variety of conditions affecting the organs of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Given the sensitive nature of this area, many are apprehensive about undergoing major surgery to treat their condition. Traditional urologic surgery requires large incisions to access the pelvic organs and can cause severe pain and long recovery times. There may also be long-term effects on continence and sexual function.
Robotic urologic surgery can help ease these concerns by providing a safer, less invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Robotic surgery can be used to treat prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and several other kidney disorders.
We offer our patients the benefits of outpatient robotic surgery for robotic procedures that include, but are not limited to:
Prostatectomy
Partial or complete removal of the prostate
It may be performed to treat prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Nephrectomy
Removal of a kidney
It is performed most often for kidney cancer but can also be for other conditions like chronic infection.
Partial Nephrectomy
Removal of part of the kidney
Usually performed because of a tumor while saving the normal portion of the kidney.
Adrenalectomy
Removal of an adrenal gland
It is usually for patients with a tumor in the adrenal gland or overproduction of hormones.
Pyeloplasty/Ureteral Reconstruction
Reconstruction of a narrowing or scarring in the drainage system of the kidney
After removing the blockage, the urinary tract is then reconstructed to allow the kidney to drain normally and preserve its function.
Sacrocolpopexy
Used to treat pelvic organ prolapse in women
Pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that is caused by a weakening of the normal support of the pelvic floor with aging or after a hysterectomy and can lead to incontinence and/or an abnormal bulge in the vagina.
Dr. Michael Cohen discusses the benefits of Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery has revolutionized medicine and every medical field has benefited. Dr. Cohen explains the benefits of robotic surgery for New Jersey Urology patients and the types of procedures they perform.
Robotic-assisted surgery can be performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System
The da Vinci® Surgical System is a state-of-the-art console that provides the advantages of minimally invasive techniques along with more precise procedures.
The da Vinci® system allows surgeons to perform complex procedures through robotic arms that mimic the movement of their own. These arms are inserted into the body through tiny incisions and then guided to the area to be treated. The surgeon can view the area through a lens in the console that offers a three-dimensional, magnified view, allowing for more precise procedures.
The da Vinci® System offers patients:
• Smaller incisions
• Less pain
• Less scarring
• Less blood loss
• Lower risk of infection
• Shorter recovery time
New Jersey Urology is at the forefront of advanced technology in robotic urologic surgery.
To learn more, contact a provider or one of our locations — or schedule an appointment.