What is a robotic prostatectomy?

robotic prostatectomy is a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy supported by a robot. Radical prostatectomy is complete removal of the prostate and also some surrounding tissues. This surgery is carried out to eradicate prostate cancer, a disease in which the cells of the prostate in the Samský reproductive system mutate and multiply uncontrolled. Laparoscopy in which the doctor inflates the abdomen and puts the illuminated observation tool into the lower abdomen, allows doctors to see inside the patient without performing large cuts as in open surgery. Using laparoscopy, the doctor may be able to completely avoid open surgery, which may reduce the risks, periods of recovery and scarring associated with invasive surgery. Retropubic approach, open prostatectomyed via abdomen, is a standard procedure for removing the prostate. The perineal approach, open surgery through the weakness, has a shorter recovery time, but is less effective if the lymph nodes must also be removed. Laparoscopic and robotic prostateTomie is newer and seems to be equally effective in cancer removal, causing less bleeding and a shorter recovery time. There is an argument whether robotic prostatectomy reduces long -term side effects of incontinence and erectile dysfunction or not.

Robotic prostatectomy is similar to laparoscopic prostatectomy, but performed with robotic arms instead of the hands of the surgeon. Laparoscopic surgery is performed with several small abdominal sections. Lapascope or browser is inserted via one cut and specialized tools to remove the prostate are inserted through other slices.

Inrobotic prostatectomy, a specially trained doctor controls the arm's arms, so the surgeon cuts are translated into finer and more accurate movements. The surgeon sat several feet from the operating table, dominates the robotic arms with a joystick and foot pedals. Three robotic arms that control the browser andTwo surgical tools can rotate 170 degrees, bending, grip and release.

Assisted robots operations are more expensive for the patient and hospital, which must invest for training and equipment for treatment and equipment. However, patients may hope for several potential advantages of robotic prostatectomy over the standard procedure. The institutions report lower complications, less blood loss, less pain, shorter catheterization periods and less scarring. The procedure should only be performed by doctors specially trained to perform robotic prostatectomy, otherwise laparoscopic or standard toning is more advantageous.