When medication and other
non-surgical treatments are either
unavailable or cannot relieve symptoms,
surgery is the accepted treatment for a
broad range of conditions that affect
the male reproductive organs and the
organs of the urinary tract. These
conditions include, but are not limited
to, prostate cancer, ureteropelvic
junction (UPJ) obstruction, bladder and
kidney cancer and vesicoureteral reflux.
Facing any kind of urologic surgery
creates a great deal of anxiety for most
men. Among your concerns is: “Will my
body function normally following
surgery?” Traditional open urologic
surgery – in which large incisions are
made to access the pelvic organs – has
been the standard approach when surgery
is warranted. Yet 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.
Fortunately, less invasive surgical
options are available to many patients
facing urologic surgery. The most common
of these is laparoscopy, which uses
small incisions. While laparoscopy can
be very effective for many routine
procedures, limitations of this
technology prevent its use for more
complex urologic surgeries.
A new category of surgery, introduced
with the development of the
da
Vinci® Surgical
System, is being used by an increasing
number of surgeons worldwide for
prostatectomy and other urologic
procedures. This minimally invasive
approach, utilizing the latest in
surgical and robotics technologies, is
ideal for delicate urologic surgery.
This includes prostatectomy, in which
the target site is not only tightly
confined but also surrounded by nerves
affecting urinary control and sexual
function. Using
da
Vinci, your surgeon has a better
tool to spare surrounding nerves, which
may enhance both your recovery
experience and clinical outcomes.
Learn More
To learn more about minimally
invasive options for urologic surgery
click here.
While clinical studies support the
effectiveness of the da Vinci®
System when used in minimally invasive
surgery, individual results may vary.
Surgery with the da Vinci
Surgical System may not be appropriate
for every individual. Always ask your
doctor about all treatment options, as
well as their risks and benefits.
For additional information on
minimally invasive surgery with the da
Vinci® Surgical System visit
www.davincisurgery.com
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