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Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer or
robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci® Prostatectomy is more accurately
a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly
becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate
following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, studies
suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy may be the most effective,
least invasive prostate surgery performed today.1
Though any diagnosis of cancer can be traumatic, the good news
is that if your doctor recommends prostate surgery, the cancer
was probably caught early. And, with da Vinci Prostatectomy,
the likelihood of a complete recovery from prostate cancer without
long-term side effects is, for most patients, better than it
has ever been.
da Vinci Prostatectomy is performed with the assistance of the
da Vinci Surgical System – the latest evolution in robotics
technology. The da Vinci Surgical System enables surgeons to
operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few
small incisions. Recent studies suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy
may offer improved cancer control and a faster return to potency
and continence.1 da Vinci Prostatectomy also offers
these potential benefits:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- And a faster return to normal daily activities
If you are a candidate for prostate surgery, talk to a surgeon
who performs da Vinci Prostatectomy.
- Most effective minimally invasive surgery in terms
of cancer control, potency and continence, cancer control
being defined in part by margin rates and PSA test scores.
The following studies provide support for da Vinci Prostatectomy's
effectiveness in these three areas: Ahlering TE, Woo
D, Eichel L, Lee DI, Edwards R, Skarecky DW. Robot-assisted
versus open radical prostatectomy: a comparison of one
surgeon's outcomes. Urology. 2004 May;63(5):819-22. Menon
M, Tewari A, Peabody JO, Shrivastava A, Kaul S, Bhandari
A, Hemal AK. Vattikuti Institute prostatectomy, a technique
of robotic radical prostatectomy for management of localized
carcinoma of the prostate: experience of over 1100 cases.
Urol Clin North Am. 2004 Nov;31(4):701-17. Tewari A,
Srivasatava A, Menon M; Members of the VIP Team. A prospective
comparison of radical retropubic and robot-assisted prostatectomy:
experience in one institution. BJU Int. 2003 Aug;92(3):205-10.
Please also see the Clinical References section of the
site for additional clinical support.
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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