Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Aurora BayCare Urological Surgeons offers precise robotic-assisted surgery to treat a wide range of urinary system issues.

Which urological conditions does robotic-assisted surgery treat?

Conditions treated with robotic-assisted urological surgery include:

Kidney cancer (partial and radical nephrectomy, or partial or complete removal of the kidney)
Prostate cancer (prostatectomy, or removal of the prostate gland)
Bladder cancer
Kidney reconstruction for congenital blockage

When non-surgical treatments are not an option, robotic-assisted urological surgery may offer an innovative, high-quality alternative. Robotic-assisted surgery minimizes post-operative pain, allowing people to return to normal daily life quicker than for those who have open surgery. Robotic-assisted urological surgery also offers equal cancer cure rates.

How does robotic-assisted urological surgery work?

Our urological surgeons use the da Vinci robotic surgical system, a proven and industry-leading technology. That system, combined with our urological surgeons’ expertise, provides the best possible outcomes for patients’ comfort and care. Our urological surgeons have performed hundreds of robotic-assisted surgeries over the last decade.

Robotic-assisted urological surgery is often preferred when surgery is intricate or complex. It allows surgeons to make smaller incisions and be more precise. Magnified, high-resolution 3D images help surgeons better visualize the treatment area and give them more control over procedures.

What are the benefits of robotic-assisted urological surgery?

Studies show robotic-assisted urological surgery provides patient outcomes that are equal to or better than open surgery. The benefits include:

Shorter recovery time
Shorter hospital stays
Significantly less pain
Less bleeding and scarring
Reduced risk of infection or other complications

How long is the recovery time in the hospital?

People who have robotic-assisted urological surgery usually stay overnight in the hospital. In some instances, they may stay two nights in the hospital after robotic-assisted urological surgery.

What restrictions follow robotic-assisted urological surgery?

Some individuals who have robotic-assisted urological surgery will have some restrictions after surgery. Your physician will give you specific instructions following your procedure. The restrictions may include: