Robotic radical prostatectomy is quickly becoming the most popular treatment for prostate cancer, especially when the cancer is confined to the prostate gland. To date, more than 800 robotic prostatectomies have been performed in our hospitals.
There are several benefits as opposed to conventional open surgery.
- Smaller and fewer cuts made
- Faster continence and potency recovery, with less blood loss and pain
- Shorter time of dependence on a catheter
- Shorter hospital stay of 2 – 3 days compared to 5 – 7 days with conventional surgery
- Better conservation of the nerves needed to achieve and maintain an erection