Urological Surgery
Urologic surgeons at Merit Health River Oaks offer progressive surgical methods to treat urinary tract conditions. Specialized surgeons use minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques to treat urological conditions whenever possible, which may offer patients less pain and scarring, and a quicker recovery.
The urologic surgical team treats a wide range of conditions, including:
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Prostate cancer, including robotic surgery for prostatectomy
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Bladder disorders
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Kidney stones, including laser surgery techniques
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Pelvic conditions
Robotic Prostatectomy
Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer, robotic prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that removes the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer.
The robot-assisted surgical system enables surgeons to operate with enhanced precision and control using only a few small incisions and may offer patients potential benefits, including:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- And a faster return to normal daily activities
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific. While robotic prostatectomy is considered safe and effective, this procedure may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.