Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer or robotic prostatectomy. Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, studies suggest that robotic-assisted Prostatectomies may be the most effective, least invasive prostate surgery performed today.

Though any diagnosis of cancer can be traumatic, the good news is that if your doctor recommends prostate surgery, the cancer was probably caught early. And, with robotic-assisted Prostatectomy, the likelihood of a complete recovery from prostate cancer without long-term side effects is, for most patients, better than it has ever been.

A robitc-assisted Prostatectomy is performed with the assistance of the da Vinci Surgical System – the latest evolution in robotics technology. The da Vinci Surgical System enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few small incisions. Recent studies suggest that a a robotic-assisted Prostatectomy may offer improved cancer control and a faster return to potency and continence.A robotic-assisted Prostatectomy also offers these potential benefits:

          Significantly less pain
          Less blood loss
          Fewer complications
          Less scarring
          A shorter hospital stay
          And a faster return to normal daily activities

If you are a candidate for prostate surgery, talk to a surgeon who performs robotic-assisted Prostatectomies.