MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGIC SURGERY

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SURGERIES PERFORMED LAPAROSCOPICALLY OR ROBOTICALLY

MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGIC SURGERY AT BLUE RIDGE UROLOGICAL

A urologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the kidneys, bladder and prostate. Advances in the field of urology have allowed urological specialists to incorporate robotic and laparoscopic surgical treatment options to increase patient comfort and recovery rate for many conditions related to the urinary tract. By performing procedures laparoscopically or robotically, surgeons can offer patients better outcomes with minimal downtime, reduced hospital stay and much less postoperative pain. Blue Ridge Urological offers a wide range of laparoscopic and robotic procedures to treat a variety of urinary tract conditions.

TYPES OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY:

There are many conditions in which the advantages of minimally invasive urological surgery far outweigh open surgery. Some of these conditions include:

minimally invasive urological surgery

For patients with clinically-localized prostate cancer, the robotic-assisted prostatectomy (prostate cancer treatment) spares nearby healthy tissue, nerves, and blood vessels in the prostate gland, which preserves bladder control for patients.

This laparoscopic surgery allows the surgeon to remove part of or all of the kidney through a small incision rather than a larger cut. This is a very effective treatment for kidney cancer.

Radioactive seed implants used to treat prostate cancer are inserted into the prostate using minimally invasive techniques.

BENEFITS OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE UROLOGICAL SURGERY

When surgery can be performed laparoscopically or robotically, a minimally invasive surgical approach can offer patients many advantages. Some benefits of keyhole or minimally invasive urological surgery include:

  • Incisions are small and heal faster than large deeper incisions

  • Minimal scarring

  • Less postoperative pain is conducive to faster healing and less pain medication

  • Reduces hospital stay

  • Less blood loss

  • Better visualization allows surgeons more accuracy during procedures

  • Fewer postoperative complications

  • Quicker return to normal activities

  • Less bleeding

A minimally invasive urological surgery uses specialized instruments to create improved visualization of tissue, nerves, blood vessels and important anatomical structures to prevent damage and improve post-surgical health outcomes.

ROBOTIC SURGERY

Robotic surgery is performed using the da Vinci Surgical System which is a technologically advanced system that utilizes surgical instrumentation with added precision, dexterity, control and range of motion. The da Vinci Surgical System offers surgeons 12 times the magnification of the operative field in three dimensions. Blue Ridge Urological is pleased to offer a variety of minimally invasive urological treatments using the da Vinci Surgical System.

If you have been diagnosed with a urologic condition or disease that requires surgery, Blue Ridge Urological offers minimally invasive urological surgery options. We will partner with you in developing the best and most effective treatment options to address your condition and preserve the function of your urinary tract. For more information call (540) 932-5926 or schedule your consultation online.

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