da Vinci® for Prostateprostatectomy

At Adventist Health Glendale, surgeons are using the da Vinci® Surgical System to perform prostatectomy. A da Vinci®prostatectomy is a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following the early diagnosis of prostate cancer.

A prostatectomy is performed with the assistance of the da Vinci® Surgical System—the latest evolution in robotics technology. The da Vinci® Surgical System enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few small incisions.

Benefits and Risks

Da Vinci® prostatectomy offers many potential benefits, including:

  • Significantly less pain
  • Less blood loss
  • Fewer complications
  • Less scarring
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Faster return to normal daily activities

As with any surgery, there are certain risks involved in da Vinci® prostatectomy. Be sure to ask your doctor about all your treatment options, including the risks and benefits.

If you are a candidate for prostate surgery, call (818) 409-8000 for help finding a surgeon who performs the right surgery for your needs.