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Robotic Prostatectomy with the da Vinci® Surgical System

The Surgical Treatment: Radical Prostatectomy

One of the most common treatments for prostate cancer involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland, known as radical prostatectomy. Traditional radical prostatectomy requires a large, 8-10 inch incision. This open surgery commonly results in substantial bloos loss, a lengthy and uncomfortable recovery and the risk of impotence and incontinence.

da Vinci® Prostatectomy: A Less Invasive Surgical Procedure

If your doctor recommends surgery to treat your prostate cancer, you may be a candidate for a new, less-invasive surgical procedure called da Vinci Prostatectomy. This procedure incoporates a state-of-the-art surgical system that helps your surgeon see vital anatomical structures more clearly and to perform a more precise surgical procedure.

For most patients, da Vinci Prostatectomy offers numerous potential benefits over the traditional open prostatectomy, including:

• Shorter hospital stay
• Less pain
• Less risk of infection
• Less blood loss and transfusions
• Less scarring
• Faster recovery
• Quicker return to normal activities

As with any surgical procedure, these benefits cannot be guaranteed as surgery is both patient and procedure specific.

The Enabling Technology: da Vinci® Surgical System

View Video About da Vinci Prostatectomy

The da Vinci Surgical System is powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology. The System allows your surgeon's hand movements to be scaled, filtered and translated into precise movements of micro-instruments within the operative site.

The da Vinci System enhances surgical capabilities by enabling the performance of complex surgeries through tiny surgical openings. The System cannot be programmed nor can it make decisions on its own. The da Vinci System requires that every surgical mauveuver be performed with direct input from your surgeon.

The da Vinci Surgical System has been successfully used in thousands of prostate cancer procedures worldwide.

More information: www.davinciprostatectomy.com

Referenced studies available upon request.

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Disclaimer:
This information is provided for general information purposes only. Like any printed material, it may become out of date over time. Consult your doctor about whether da Vinci Prostatectomy may be appropriate for your medical condition. If you have questions about the procedure, the da Vinci Surgical System or the information on this page, please consult with your doctor.

Reprinted with permission. © 2003 Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA