Radical Prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is minimally invasive surgery done using surgical equipment to remove entire prostate. The robotic and laparoscopic technique allows surgeon to operate through small ports excluding large incisions, results in shorter recovery times. 

Robotic surgery provides 3D view and precise direction that allows nerve sparing. The 3-D view magnifies the view up to 15 times and improves the visibility to surgeon to recognise and control small blood vessels, and reduce the blood loss.  Robotic arms remain steady and wrists make easy for surgeon to manipulate the tissue.

People having prostate cancer are recommended for robotic surgery. Typically, this treatment is recommended when prostate cancer is in stage T1 or T2.

Prostate Cancer:

Prostate cancer occurs in the prostate gland. The prostate is the small walnut shaped gland in males that produces seminal fluid and transports sperm. It is one of the common types of cancer. These grow slowly and are confined to prostate gland.

Symptoms of Prostate Cancer:

• Pain while urinating 
• Blood in urine
• Poor urine flow
• Bone pain 

Risk factors:

• Older age: Its common in men after age 50. Risk increases as your age increases   
• Family history: past history of any family member diagnosed with prostate cancer 
• Obesity: Obese people are at higher risk of prostate cancer.

Complications:

• Urethral stricture
• Incontinence
• Erectile dysfunction