da Vinci Prostatectomy, robotic prostate surgery, is the choice of many skilled urologists and their patients for the treatment of localized prostate cancer in the United States.  da Vinci Prostatectomy is a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgical procedure that removes the cancerous prostate gland and related structures.

Benefits of da Vinci Robotic Prostate Surgery

The potential benefits of the da Vinci Prostatectomy are:

• Effective Cancer Control:  Studies have shown that experienced surgeons have achieved excellent results in removing prostate cancer without leaving cancer cells behind.
• Improved and Early Return of Sexual Function:  Studies have shown that most patients have a rapid return of sexual function.
• Improved and Early Return of Continence:  Studies have shown that most patients have a rapid return of urinary continence.
• Improved Results Over Traditional Treatments:  Patients may benefit from surgical treatment of localized prostate cancer, the established gold standard, as compared to radiation. Surgery has a higher and longer survival rate than radiation or other treatments. Surgery also has a lower risk of long-term complications than radiation treatments.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery:  The robotic system enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.

Additional patient benefits may include:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Less scarring
• Shorter recovery time
• A faster return to normal daily activities

With the da Vinci system, robotic prostate surgery is performed through the smallest of incisions.  A da Vinci prostatectomy provides the benefits of a definitive treatment but with the potential for significantly less pain, a shorter hospital stay, faster return to normal daily activities – as well as the potential for better clinical outcomes.

It is important to know that da Vinci Surgery does not place a robot at the controls; your surgeon is controlling every aspect of the surgery.  Your surgeon uses a robotic platform to direct the movements.