What are the Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is a common type of cancer in Indian men. It starts in the prostate gland, which is a part of the male reproductive system located near the urinary bladder, and seminal vesicles. As men get older, the prostate often gets larger. Sometimes, this growth can lead to cells growing uncontrollably, forming tumours. This can cause problems like trouble urinating, blood clots, and infections.
When people find out they have prostate cancer, they often want to know what comes next. The key to treating prostate cancer successfully is finding it early and removing the prostate with surgery. As the Senior Prostate Cancer Consultant, we usually recommend surgery as the first option. But there are other choices too like radiation and focal therapy (HIFU). Surgery, whether it’s done with a big cut of open surgery or with a robot, involves taking out the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and pelvic lymph nodes if needed. For most patients, choosing robotic surgery is a good option.
What is Robotic Prostatectomy?
Robotic prostatectomy is a surgery where surgical robot are used to remove prostate with small incisions. This procedure has been around for a long time and works really well. We use a robot called Da Vinci to do these surgeries. The robot gives surgeons a clear view during the surgery, making it easier to see important things like nerves and blood vessels. Using the Da Vinci robot helps surgeons finish the robotic prostatectomy faster and with less risk to the patient. It also lowers the chance of complication and makes the whole process more efficient, leading to better results for the patient.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
Small Incisions
Doctors make small cuts on abdomen. These tiny cuts allow them to put in small tools with cameras to see inside the abdomen and perform surgery.
Less Harm to Tissues
The prostate is surrounded by important stuff like the rectum, veins, artery, nerve and muscles for peeing and sex. Regular surgery can make it hard to see these things and might damage them, causing issues like trouble peeing and problems with sex. Robotic surgery makes it easier to see and avoids these problems.
Less Pain, Faster Healing, Less Blood Loss
Robotic surgery hurts less than regular surgery. It’s more precise, so patients heal faster with fewer problems. Small cuts mean less blood loss, and needing a blood transfusion is rare. Most people go home 1-2 days after surgery, feeling little pain that can be managed with a few painkillers.
Is Robotic Prostatectomy for Everyone?
Not everyone can get robotic prostate cancer surgery. It depends on things like age and health. Especially, those patients who are having poor heart and lungs usually are not fit for robotic surgery.
Robotic Prostatectomy in Delhi NCR
For the best robotic prostatectomy, schedule an online oncologist consultation in Delhi. Dr. Amitabh Singh, Senior robotic urooncologist, offering expertise in all specialties. Don’t delay, book your online cancer specialist appointment today!