Urology has always been recognized as a specialty that utilizes technological advancements, and urologists have adopted robotic surgery at an early stage itself. It is believed that the robotic system was specially designated for the Urology Department, considering its wide range of applications.
Smaller incisions, faster recovery, reduced blood loss, and lower complication rates help the patients to experience greater satisfaction and quality of life. Various conditions such as bladder- kidney prostate cancer, and other non-cancerous conditions of these organs can be treated using robotic surgery.
The most used robotic procedures in Urology are:
- Prostatectomy (removal of prostate)
- Partial/Radical Nephrectomy (removal of part or all of the kidney)
- Pyelo/ Ureteroplasty (removal and reconstruction of part of the urinary tract)
- Ureteric Surgeries
- Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection
Major benefits of Robotic surgery
- Shorter hospitalization
- Reduced pain and discomfort
- Faster recovery time
- Minimal scarring
- Less risk of infection
- Reduced blood loss
- Minimum wound- related complications
Unique benefits of Robotic surgery
- Greater visualization
- Enhanced dexterity
- Greater precision, flexibility and control during the operation
