da Vinci^® Urologic Surgery

St. Joseph’s Health Hospital was the first in the region to acquire and use the da Vinci® Surgical System for performing minimally invasive prostatectomies (removal of the prostate to treat cancer) and partial nephrectomies (removal of part of a kidney). St. Joseph's continues to lead the area in utilizing this advanced technology for minimally invasive kidney surgery.

The da Vinci® Surgical System allows for a less invasive prostatectomy, offering greater precision in removing prostate cancer than traditional open surgery. This robotic-assisted procedure results in fewer complications, less pain, and reduced blood loss. Because the prostate is tightly confined and surrounded by nerves that affect urinary control and sexual function, the da Vinci® system gives surgeons a more precise tool to spare these surrounding nerves, potentially improving both recovery outcomes and quality of life after surgery.

The da Vinci® system is also ideal for delicate urologic procedures like partial nephrectomies. Using this minimally invasive approach, surgeons can remove kidney tumors while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible, helping to maintain optimal renal function.

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