Robotic prostatectomy performed by a surgeon with 2,000 robotic prostatectomies.
Robotic radical prostatectomy removes the prostate and seminal vesicles for selected men with prostate cancer. The operation demands careful cancer control, continence preservation, nerve-sparing judgment, and long-term PSA follow-up.
Who this may fit
- Selected men with localized prostate cancer where surgery is appropriate.
- Patients comparing surgery, radiation, active surveillance, and focal therapy.
- Men who want surgeon-volume experience to be part of the decision.
Evaluation before treatment
Planning reviews PSA, MRI, biopsy grade group, cancer volume, staging, urinary function, erectile function, and patient goals.
Nerve-sparing decisions are made around cancer safety first, then functional recovery.
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients should expect catheter planning, continence recovery, pelvic-floor work, and sexual-function rehabilitation discussion.
PSA surveillance after surgery is essential.
Common questions
Is robotic prostatectomy always better than radiation?
No. Surgery, radiation, and surveillance each fit different cancer and patient profiles.
Does surgeon volume matter?
For prostatectomy, experience is one of the few variables patients can choose that may affect functional and cancer-control outcomes.
What should I expect after robotic prostatectomy?
Recovery planning includes a temporary urinary catheter, activity restrictions, pelvic-floor exercises, PSA follow-up, and individualized continence and sexual-function rehabilitation.
How much does robotic prostatectomy cost?
Patient responsibility varies by insurance, hospital, surgeon, staging tests, pathology, and postoperative care. Benefits and authorization should be confirmed before surgery.
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