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da Vinci Prostatectomy
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. The da Vinci prostatectomy procedure is preformed at ST. FRANCIS downtown in Greenville, SC,
convenient to the Upstate, SC and surrounding areas.
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.
Minimally-Invasive Prostate Surgery
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.
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- Patient's Guide to Robotic Prostatectomy
Prostate Cancer and Treatment
The prostate is a male reproductive gland that produces a fluid found
in semen. Located below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the
prostate surrounds the urethra — the tube that empties urine
from the bladder.
Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland and may spread to surrounding
structures. While most men with prostate cancer have no symptoms, physician
can find prostate cancer during a regular checkup, using a combination
of a blood test called a PSA and a digital rectal exam (DRE).
Nearly one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate
cancer during his lifetime. With greater awareness, prostate
cancer detection is on the rise and mortality is declining. Moreover,
better treatments are allowing more men to return to active and productive
lives after treatment.
Treatment Options
If you have an early diagnosis of prostate cancer, there is usually
a range of treatment options. These may include conservative management,
radiation therapy with either external bream or brachytherapy therapy,
cryosurgery and prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate.
Your treatment options will depend on a number of factors, including
the stage of the disease, your age and health or personal preference.
If you are a candidate for prostate surgery and want to learn more about da Vinci prostatectomy, talk to a Greenville or Upstate, SC area St. Francis physician
who performs this procedure. 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
