Prostate cancer treatment with robotic-assisted Da Vinci prostatectomy

DaVinci prostatectomy is a unique robotic-assisted surgery to remove the prostate gland, the tumor, seminal vesicles, and nearby lymph nodes. The operation preserves potency and a controlled urination process. The surgeon DaVinci has manipulators capable of 360-degree rotation in any plane. That allows doctors to reach hard-to-reach places and ensures safe work in the pelvic area, where space is limited. DaVinci prostate surgery is performed under general anesthesia. First, several punctures up to 1 cm are made to introduce an endoscopic instrument. Then 3D video cameras and manipulators are inserted into the cavity through them. Next, the robot's hands, similar to a human wrist, perform manipulations with tissues. The doctor controls the process using a joystick. The prostate separates from the urethra and bladder and is removed from the pelvic cavity. Then, the integrity of the urinary tract is restored, and the urethra connects to the bladder. DaVinci prostatectomy is completed with the installation of a catheter. All surgical intervention takes about two hours. The operation is not traumatic, so a blood transfusion no is required, and complications are minimal compared to traditional prostate surgeries. Two days later, the patient is discharged, and two weeks later, he is already engaged in daily activities.