Treatment
Robotic Prostatectomy
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is a precise, minimally invasive surgery to remove the prostate for treatment of localized prostate cancer.
What it is
Using the da Vinci robotic platform, the surgeon performs the prostatectomy through several keyhole incisions with magnified 3D vision, allowing nerve-sparing techniques and precise reconstruction.
Best suited for
- Men with localized prostate cancer not amenable to focal therapy.
- Higher-grade or multifocal disease.
- Patients who prefer definitive whole-gland treatment.
How it works
- 1Small abdominal incisions for robotic instruments.
- 2Careful dissection preserves urinary sphincter and neurovascular bundles when oncologically safe.
- 3The prostate is removed and the bladder reconnected to the urethra.
- 4Most patients go home the next day with a temporary catheter.
Benefits
- Definitive removal of the prostate and full pathologic staging.
- Smaller incisions, less blood loss than open surgery.
- Faster recovery than open radical prostatectomy.
Possible risks
- Temporary urinary incontinence, most regain control within months.
- Erectile dysfunction; rates depend on nerve-sparing and baseline function.
- Rare risks of bleeding, infection, or bowel injury.
Used to treat
Conditions Dr. Rastinehad treats with Robotic Prostatectomy.
FAQ
About Robotic Prostatectomy
Answers patients most commonly ask before their consultation.
Most men achieve good urinary control by 3–6 months with pelvic floor rehabilitation.
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