Advances in robotics have drastically improved urology in recent years.
Compared to an open surgery, robotic surgery has emerged as a preferred
method. The robotic arm and wrist give Ogden Clinic surgeons multiple
degrees of freedom that allow precise suturing and minimal damage to the
surrounding tissue.
Below are a few urological surgeries that can be performed with minimally-invasive
robotic technology:
Renal Cyst Removal
When a cyst enlarges to the point that it causes pain or obstruction, removal
may be necessary. Robotic-assisted removal is an excellent option for
patients with large, intrusive cysts. The surgeon has direct visualization
during the whole process without the need for large incisions. During
renal cyst removal, the patient is anesthetized and ports are inserted
in the abdomen through small incisions. The surgeon uses instruments to
expose the cyst, aspirate the fluid, and then cut out the cyst for evaluation.
Excellent outcomes have been reported with robotic renal cyst removal including
less post-operative pain and shorter recovery time.
Robotic Prostatectomy
A robotic prostatectomy is a surgical approach to treating prostate cancer
or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland (or part of
it) is removed along with some of the tissue surrounding it. After removal,
the surgeon stitches the urethra directly to the bladder to allow for
urine flow.
A robotic prostatectomy has an edge on traditional methods because the
robotic system enables smaller, careful incisions that promote quicker
recovery. A robotic prostatectomy can also reduce blood loss and decrease
tissue damage for Ogden and Bountiful patients.
Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) Repairs
A vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal opening tract that extends
between the bladder (vesico) and the vagina. Often caused by surgery or
injury, VVF causes urine to discharge into the vagina involuntarily.
Advances in robotic surgery have had a tremendous impact on this procedure
in Ogden. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery offers women smaller,
less-invasive incisions and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Robotic Surgery
One of the major advances in the field of urology is robotic-assisted surgery.
First introduced in 2000, the da Vinci® Robotic Surgery system was
designed to give Ogden Clinic surgeons better dexterity and unrestricted
access to the internal organs.
For patients, the benefits of robotic surgery are many, including:
Less blood loss
Smaller, less visible scarring
Quicker recovery and less pain following surgery
Shorter hospital stays
Decreased risk of infection
Ogden Clinic urologists are board-certified and specially trained to perform
da Vinci® robotic surgery for prostate cancer, kidney cancer and other
kidney disorders, bladder cancer, urinary blockage, and more.
How does robotic surgery differ from laparoscopic surgery?
Robotic surgery was designed to improve on conventional laparoscopy, where
the surgeon uses hand-held, long-shafted instruments without wrists. Instead
of looking at a screen up away from the instruments, the da Vinci®
system enables the surgeon to operate from a seated console with eyes
and hands positioned in-line with the instruments. The Ogden Clinic surgeon
can control both the instruments and the camera from inside the console.
Robotic surgery has made it possible to perform even complex procedures
in a minimally invasive way. The surgeon has better dexterity and precision,
coupled with superior visualization.
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