The da Vinci® Surgical System is powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology that enables surgeons to perform complex surgeries through tiny surgical openings.
Community Regional Medical Center has the only da Vinci Surgical System used for the minimally invasive treatment of prostate cancer.
Traditional or radical prostatectomy, surgical removal of the prostate gland, is one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer. Radical prostatectomy requires an 8 to 10-inch incision and commonly results in substantial blood loss as well as an uncomfortable recovery. The da Vinci Surgical System enables the surgeon to perform a minimally invasive version of a radical prostatectomy.
Comparison of traditional/radical prostate surgery and da Vinci Surgical System prostate surgery:
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Traditional/Radical prostatectomy |
da Vinci Surgical System prostatectomy |
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Long incision, 8 to 10 inches |
5 or 6 small-keyhole incisions |
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Hospital stay of 4.5 days |
Hospital stay of 1.8 days |
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Blood loss 900ml |
Blood loss 153ml |
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Catheter removal in 14-21 days |
Catheter removal in 5-7 days |
Other beneficial results of da Vinci Surgical System prostatectomy:
- Shorter overall recovery
- Reduced postoperative pain and discomfort
- Less risk of urinary incontinence or impotence following surgery
- Early data on da Vinci Surgical System prostate surgery indicates a better chance of being cancer free post surgery
(Source: “Going Under The Da Vinci” Forbes, July 27, 2005)
For more information, call (559) 459-6049.