Urology Robotic Surgery

Surgery around the male reproductive organs and urinary tract requires surgical precision. Conditions like prostate cancer, trouble with urination and bladder and kidney cancer require special care to not damage complicated tissues and nerves surrounding these areas.

Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces a fluid found in semen. Located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the prostate surrounds the urethra – the tube that empties urine from the bladder.

Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland and may spread to surrounding structures. While most men with prostate cancer have no symptoms, physician can find prostate cancer during a regular checkup, using a combination of a blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam (DRE).

If you have an early diagnosis of prostate cancer, there is usually a range of treatment options. These may include conservative management, radiation therapy with either external bream or brachytherapy therapy, cryosurgery and prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate. Your treatment options will depend on a number of factors, including the stage of the disease, your age and health or personal preference.

Prostatectomy

Traditional open urologic surgery – in which large incisions are made to access the pelvic organs – has been the standard approach when surgery is warranted. Common drawbacks of this procedure include significant post-surgical pain, a lengthy recovery and an unpredictable, potentially long-term impact on continence and sexual function.

Minimally invasive, robotic surgery is ideal prostatectomy, in which the target site is not only tightly confined but also surrounded by nerves affecting urinary control and sexual function.

Robotic Surgery may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Medical technology has come a long way—so far that we may now use robotic “hands” to assist surgeons during complex and delicate procedures. Robotic surgery includes three arms that allow the surgeon to hold and manipulate high-precision instruments, plus one more arm...

Cholecystectomy

Cholecystectomy

The gallbladder acts as a storage unit for a bile- a liquid that aids our bodies in digesting food as it enters the intestine. In most cases, gallbladder dysfunctions require surgical treatment and/or removal. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is typically...

Colectomy

Colectomy

The colon and rectum aid in digestion by removing salt, water and other nutrients from digested food and produce and store stool. Digestive conditions including colon cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease) and...

Gastrectomy

Gastrectomy

The stomach aids in digestion by taking food from the esophagus and storing it while specialized cells secrete chemicals to breakdown food. The stomach's muscles then propel the food further into the digestive tract. Conditions such as cancer, pre-cancerous lesions,...

Gastric Bypass

Gastric Bypass

Gastric bypass is the most commonly performed surgical weight loss procedure. Gastric bypass can also be performed for other conditions, including diabetes. This procedure is traditionally performed with a single, large incision over the abdomen, allowing surgeons to...

Gynecology Robotic Surgery

Gynecology Robotic Surgery

Women have special needs when it comes to gynecological surgery. The reproductive system includes many delicate organs that can affect hormones, fertility and other body systems. Many gynecological issues, like problems with your period, can be addressed with...

Hiatal/Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

Hiatal/Paraesophageal Hernia Repair

A paraesophageal hernia is a specific type of hiatal hernia- a hole between the abdominal cavity and chest cavity that allows a portion of the stomach or other portions of the intestine to move into the chest and become trapped. Paraesophageal and hiatal hernias can...

Partial Nephrectomy

Partial Nephrectomy

A partial nephrectomy procedure requires the removal of a section of the kidney by targeting cancerous cells while preserving the rest of the organ. Robotic surgery can be used to save kidney function and cause less scarring, reduce blood loss and shorten recovery...