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da Vinci™ Prostatectomy
At The Lacks Cancer Center, our skilled surgeons choose to perform da Vinci robot-assisted prostatectomies, when a patients symptoms allow this type of surgery. With this system, our surgeons gain a higher level of visibility and the precision needed to preserve the nerves that run alongside the prostate. In addition, this surgery is minimally-invasive. All of these positive factors lead to the increased likelihood of a much shorter and more complete recovery from prostate cancer with less risk of long-term side effects of impotence and incontinence.
As you can see in the image below, by using this system the surgeon need only create tiny openings to insert instruments, as opposed to the 3 to 8 inch incisions needed for more traditional open surgery. In addition, the surgeon has the ability to see vital organs more clearly, as well as control each stroke of the da Vinci micro-instruments while performing complex oncologic procedures. This revolutionary technology makes the need for more invasive prostate surgeries unnecessary for many of our patients.
For most patients, da Vinci offers numerous potential benefits over traditional open surgeries including:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain
- Less risk of infection
- Less blood loss and transfusions
- Less scarring
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities