Robotic surgery
Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy with the da Vinci®
Surgical System at The London Clinic
At The London Clinic, we integrate state-of-the-art
technology with the skill of experienced surgeons which allows us
to carry out extremely precise surgery through tiny surgical
openings (‘ports’ or ‘keyholes’). As of September 2007, our team of
experienced robotic surgeons have performed over 250 cases here at
The London Clinic since the programme commenced.
The da
Vinci® Surgical System is the latest advancement in
robotic-assisted technology which enables our surgeons to treat
prostate cancer by removing the prostate laparoscopically. For the
majority of patients, this could mean less pain and blood loss
following surgery and a faster recovery compared to conventional
open surgery. Recent studies also suggest that the da Vinci®
prostatectomy may reduce the risk of urinary incontinence and
erectile dysfunction following surgery.
Why choose The London Clinic?
The da Vinci® Surgical System has been successfully
used in thousands of prostate procedures world-wide. However, our
‘robot’ at The London Clinic - affectionately known as ‘Leonardo’ -
is one of only a few currently available in the UK. As of September
2007, we have completed over 250 cases.
Our
experts
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our robotic surgery consultants
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