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If you are one of the 180,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, you may be a candidate for a new, less invasive approach to prostate removal called the da Vinci ® Prostatectomy.
This method incorporates the latest advancements in robotic-assisted technology and allows a surgeon greater visualization, enhanced dexterity, precision, control and superior ergonomics.
For qualified candidates, the da Vinci ® Prostatectomy offers numerous potential benefits over the traditional open prostatectomy, including:
The da Vinci ® Surgical System is powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology. The System allows your surgeon’s hand movements to be scaled, filtered and translated into precise movements of micro-instruments within the operative site. The magnified, three-dimensional view the surgeon experiences enables him to perform precise surgery in complex procedures through small surgical incisions.
The da Vinci ® System enhances surgical capabilities by enabling the performance of complex surgeries through tiny surgical openings. The System cannot be programmed nor can it make decisions on its own. The da Vinci ® System requires that every surgical mauveuver be performed with direct input from your surgeon.
The da Vinci® Surgical System has been successfully used in thousands of prostate cancer procedures world-wide. Download a copy of the da Vinci® Prostatectomy patient education brochure.
For additional information on the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davinciprostatectomy.com. To find a surgeon who specializes in robotics, please call 1.888.777.5959.
Additional Resources
Patient Education Videos
Your Health
Prostate Cancer
Cancer and Your Diet
Prostate Cancer in African-American Men
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Quizzes
Prostate Health
Webcast
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Podcasts
Prostate Cancer Return Predicted with BioMarker
Other Resources
National Cancer Institute Publications
da Vinci Prostatectomy
Patient Education Brochure
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