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Prostate cancer can knock you down. You’re not alone. More than 250,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. If diagnosed early, it is highly curable, thanks to a variety of advanced treatment options. One of these options is the surgical removal of the prostate using the da Vinci surgical system operated by specialty trained urologic surgeons. Your surgical team can get you back up and going with a robotic-assisted surgery to remove the prostate. The procedure is known as a radical prostatectomy.
A traditional or open radical prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate and surrounding cancerous tissue. It is one of the best ways to completely remove localized prostate cancer.
Now, with the availability of the da Vinci robotic surgical system, radical prostatectomy can be done as a minimally invasive surgery. This surgery requires only small incisions. It results in reduced pain, shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times when compared to traditional prostatectomy procedures. For these reasons, the da Vinci robotic assisted surgery is the leading physician-recommended treatment for prostate cancer today.
The information on these pages will help you better understand the robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy procedure. As you discuss it with your physician, together you will determine if it’s the best option for treating your prostate cancer.
To learn more about the procedure, you can contact:
ThedaCare Urology Associates of Wisconsin Valley Urologic Associates (920) 831-6999 (920) 722-7747 (920) 739-3537
(866) 746-0165