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Urologic Surgery

When medication and other non-surgical treatments are unavailable or do not ease your symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgery to treat your urologic condition. These conditions may include: prostate cancer, ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction, bladder or kidney cancer and vesicoureteral reflux (abnormal/backward flow of urine).

Fortunately, there are less invasive surgical options for many people facing urologic surgery. The most common is laparoscopy. Surgery is done through a few small incisions, along with a guided camera and long-handled surgical instruments. Laparoscopy can be very effective for many routine procedures, but the instruments used can create challenges for surgeons during more complex operations.

da Vinci® Surgery

The da Vinci® Surgical System is being used around the world to treat prostate cancer and other urologic procedures. It is minimally invasive, using the latest in surgical and robotics technologies. da Vinci Surgery is commonly used for both complex and delicate urologic procedures. This includes prostatectomy, where the prostate gland is tightly confined and surrounded by nerves that affect urinary control and sexual function.

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da Vinci Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
da Vinci Partial Nephrectomy for Kidney Cancer
da Vinci Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer
da Vinci Pyeloplasty for Urinary Obstruction

To find a da Vinci urologic surgeon near you, use our surgeon locator.

The da Vinci Surgical System is a state-of-the-art surgical platform controlled 100% by your surgeon. By overcoming the limits of both traditional open and laparoscopic surgery, da Vinci is changing the experience of surgery for people around the world.

As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed since surgery is specific to each patient, condition and procedure. It is important to talk to your doctor about all treatment options, including the risks and benefits. This information can help you make the best decision for your situation.

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While clinical studies support the use of the da Vinci ® Surgical System as an effective tool for minimally invasive surgery for specific indications, individual results may vary. There are no guarantees of outcome. All surgeries involve the risk of major complications. Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may not be appropriate for every individual; it may not be applicable to your condition. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits. Only your doctor can determine whether da Vinci Surgery is appropriate for your situation. All people depicted unless otherwise noted are models. © 2013 Intuitive Surgical. All rights reserved. Intuitive, Intuitive Surgical, da Vinci , da Vinci S, da Vinci Si, Single-Site, TilePro, FireFly, Skills Simulator, EndoWrist and EndoWrist One are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intuitive Surgical. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.