Considering Surgery for Prostate Issues?

Learn about minimally invasive da Vinci® Surgery

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. Fortunately, with early detection and proper medical care, the 5-year survival rate is almost 100%.

Whether you're fighting cancer or other prostate related issues your doctor will discuss all options with you in detail.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

During minimally invasive surgery (robotic-assisted or traditional laparoscopic), surgeons operate through a few small incisions using long instruments and a tiny camera to guide doctors during surgery.

Robotic-assisted da Vinci Surgery also features:

3D HD vision system that gives surgeons a magnified view inside the body
Tiny instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human hand, and reduce hand tremors
Enhanced vision, precision and control

Patient Benefits

da Vinci Prostatectomy offers the following potential benefits compared to open surgery:

Similar positive surgical margin rates
Faster return of erectile (sexual) function
Better chance for return of urinary continence within 6 months
Less blood loss or need for a transfusion
Fewer complications
Lower risk of wound infection
Shorter hospital stay
Less chance of hospital readmission
Fewer days with catheter
Less risk of deep vein thrombosis

da Vinci Prostatectomy offers the following potential benefits compared to traditional laparoscopy:

More patients return to pre-surgery erectile function at 12-month checkup
Faster return of urinary continence
Fewer complications
Better nerve sparing rate
Shorter hospital stay

Your surgeon is 100% in control of the da Vinci System, which translates his/her hand movements into smaller, precise movements of tiny instruments inside your body.