Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

What happens during the procedure?

The instruments or robots are controlled by the operating surgeon while the robotic prostatectomy is in the process. The surgeons will administer a telescopic lens inside one of the six small incisions made by the surgeon. The lens provides a magnified 3-dimensional view of the nerves and organs present, which helps the surgeon to precisely remove the cancerous tumour. The prostate gland that contains the cancerous cells is removed, and the urethra and bladder are stitched together. All the small incisions that are left are closed by taking help from the absorbable sutures.

After the procedure

After the procedure is complete, the patient may experience pain, nausea, and constipation, as after effects of the process. These symptoms can easily be controlled by medications prescribed by the doctor.