Know More About Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery And Other Treatments

Posted by NYCrobotics on April 29th, 2013

Prostate cancer is a cancer variety which happens in a men’s reproductive system. There are few symptoms through which prostate cancer can be detected apart from conducting several medical diagnoses to confirm the cancer. There are numerous treatments and therapy options which are available for prostate cancer some of which are simply hitting and trial method and doesn’t assure complete cure of the ailment. Patients are fraught with questions related to full recovery as well proper functioning of their body organs and sexual function.

There has been unparalleled development in prostate cancer treatment. These days, new treatment process, has ushered which ensures greater success of prostate cancer surgery. Robotic prostate surgery is the growing choice of patients to treat their prostate cancer. The robotic surgery guarantees more dexterity and precision of prostate surgery. The usually laparoscopic surgery, which is suggested for cancer treatment, has been strengthened by the introduction of robotics. Robotic surgery engages tele-manipulation devices. These devices have ergonomic design, tremor filtering, wider mobility and expansion as well as 3D technology. This enables surgeons to perform a robotic prostate surgery with greater accuracy, unrestricted access and minimal fatigue.  

Robotic prostate cancer surgery has delivered high level of successful treatment. This form of cancer surgery comes with additional benefits. Robotic prostate cancer surgery has shown a higher rate of sexual function recovery in the patients. The amount of blood loss during the surgery is extremely minimal. The preservation of nerve health is better with a robotics prostate cancer surgery as it avoids thermal cauterization during the nerve sparing surgery. There is minimum post-surgical pain and patients doesn’t require post surgical hospitalised for a long duration of time.

Prostate cancer surgery is performed by urologic oncologists. The use of robotics surgery for prostate cancer is preferred by most of the surgeons. This treatment method is the most beneficial as it cautious of protecting the nerves which perform erectile functions along with killing the cancer causing cells altogether. Robotics prostate cancer surgery also ensures fast continence recovery by restoring urinary mechanism. The surgery is convenient for patients as it aims to remove the discomfort and surgical pain at the earliest.

About the Authors:

Dr. Ash Tewari is an internationally acclaimed board-certified urologist in NYC, researcher and innovator in the field of robotic prostate cancer surgery. He has performed over 4,500 cases. Since his appointment as Director of Robotic Prostatectomy in 2004, he has performed over 3,500 robotic prostatectomy. The Weill Cornell Advanced Robotic Technique (ART™) of prostatectomy, standardized by Dr. Ash Tewari, utilizes an anatomic approach to surgery and does not involve the use of any thermal (heat) energy that could damage important nerves that control urinary and sexual functioning.