About Robotic Surgery

In May 2004, Metro Urology's first da Vinci® surgical team successfully completed their first daVinci prostatectomy at St. John's hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota. Since that time Metro Urology's Robotics Surgery Team has completed more than 1000 successful daVinci® surgeries at United Hospital, North Memorial Hospital, Regions Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and St. John's Hospital. By integrating ROBOTIC technology with our surgeon's skill, the da Vinci® System enables surgeons to perform precise minimally invasive, nerve sparring surgery in a manner never before experienced to enhance healing and promote well-being. This operation represents a significant advance in our treatment for prostate cancer patients and we are delighted to offer this service to our patients.

We are proud to introduce our robotic surgery team! Drs. Todd Brandt, Cesar Ercole, Greg Hanson, Robert Gaertner, Christopher Knoedler, Aaron Milbank, Peter Sershon, David Streitz, Hoo Yin Wong.

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da Vinci® Prostatectomy

Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer or robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci® Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer. In fact, da Vinci® Prostatectomy is the most effective, least invasive prostate surgery being performed today.

Though any diagnosis of cancer can be traumatic, the good news is that if your doctor recommends prostate surgery, the cancer was probably caught early. And, with da Vinci® Prostatectomy, the likelihood of a complete recovery from prostate cancer without long-term side effects is, for most patients, better than it has ever been.

da Vinci® Prostatectomy is a nerve-sparing procedure performed with the assistance of the da Vinci® Surgical System - the latest evolution in robotics technology. The da Vinci® Surgical System enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few small incisions. Recent studies suggest that da Vinci® Prostatectomy may offer improved cancer control and a faster return to potency and continence.

Benefits

Benefits of da Vinci® Prostatectomy include:

Significantly less pain
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Less scarring
A shorter hospital stay
And a faster return to normal daily activities
As with any prostate surgery, benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is patient- and procedure-specific. Your treatment options will depend on a number of factors, including the stage of the disease, your age and health or personal

To learn more about treatment options please click here.