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.
Some of the urologic procedures that can be performed through robotic-assisted techniques include:
- Prostatectomy: A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland, commonly used to treat prostate cancer. A traditional open prostatectomy can include an incision up to ten inches long and a high risk of incontinence and erectile dysfunction while laparoscopic techniques offer less accuracy and rigid movement.
- Cystectomy: An anal speculum (anoscope) is placed in the anus to look at the lower rectum.
- Kidney surgery: A flexible camera is used to look at the colon from the sigmoid to the rectum (distal colon).
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.
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