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Robotic Urologic Surgery

Leaders in Urologic Surgery

Jupiter Medical Center’s state-of-the art robotic surgery program has an experienced and highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, and technicians. Our surgeons are trained in robotic-assisted surgery for urologic conditions using the da Vinci surgical system.

Why Choose Jupiter Medical Center?

Our surgeons are considered leaders in the field of robotic urologic surgery:

Dr. Patrick Tenbrink, Medical Director of the Barb and Joe Charles Center for Urology leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of urologic conditions.

  • Expertise: The Barb and Joe Charles Center for Urology is equipped with the expertise you deserve to receive top-notch care. The center boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced specialists who are dedicated to delivering personalized care and innovative treatments. With state-of-the-art technology and a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, Jupiter Medical Center offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options for a wide range of urological issues.
  • Technology: We are at the forefront of utilizing cutting-edge technology including robotic and minimally invasive treatment options to effectively treat urologic conditions. The centers innovative robotic technology enables specialists to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision and control, leading to faster recovery times and better outcomes for patients. Minimally invasive techniques offer patients less pain, reduced scarring and a quicker return to normal activities. Patients can trust in the expertise and innovative approach of the specialists at Jupiter Medical Center to deliver high-quality care using the latest in technology.
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Robotic Urologic Surgery

Robotic-assisted surgery is a minimally invasive procedure using advanced systems, such as the da Vinci surgical system. This technology allows surgeons to perform complex surgeries with greater precision, flexibility, and control compared to traditional techniques.

Because it is minimally invasive, the precision of robotic technology is ideal for delicate and complex urologic surgeries. These include prostatectomies in which the target site is tightly confined and surrounded by nerves affecting urinary control and erectile function. Surgeons using a robotic system have an exacting tool for avoiding damage to surrounding nerves and helping enhance recovery times and the return to normal activities. Key benefits of robotic urologic surgery include:

  • Enhanced precision – robotic arms can make very precise movements, reducing damage to surrounding tissues.
  • Improved visualization – high-definition, 3D cameras provide better views of the surgical area.
  • Smaller incisions – this leads to less pain, reduced scarring, and quicker recovery times.
  • Greater dexterity – robotic instruments have a greater range of motion than a human hand, allowing for more precise manipulation of tissues.

Robotic Urologic Surgery Procedures

Aquablation for BPH

Aquablation therapy is a new type of surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Jupiter Medical Center is among the first in the area to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment. This innovative therapy uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide long-lasting BPH relief without compromise. It is precise, consistent, and predictable, and provides long-term relief no matter how large your prostate.

This is a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. The procedure is performed in a hospital and done under anesthesia, it typically takes less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.

Single Port Robotic Surgery

Single-port robotic surgery represents a significant advancement in robotic assistance during surgery. This technique uses the da Vinci® robotic system, specifically designed for intricate procedures such as prostatectomy, which involves partial or complete removal of the prostate gland. The term "single port" means only one abdominal incision is required to access the prostate gland and its surrounding area.

Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, but it can often be treated successfully. Among the options for treating prostate cancer, removal of the prostate gland is often recommended if the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate gland.

Compared to traditional, long incision surgery for prostate cancer, robotic prostatectomies have proven to result in fewer complications, less blood loss, less need for blood transfusions, lower mortality rates, shorter hospital stays and faster recoveries.

The robotic procedure involves smaller incisions and requires fewer sutures, resulting in less chance of tearing and infection. Robotic prostate surgery also allows for a cleaner removal of malignant tissue and reduces damage to healthy tissue.

Robotic Partial Nephrectomy

Robotic partial nephrectomy provides patients with a safe and effective way to remove a small kidney tumor through a few small incisions, while preserving the remainder of the kidney. This minimally invasive technique provides patients with less pain, less scarring, a shorter hospital stay, and earlier return to daily activities compared to traditional open surgery. Recovery from this robotic procedure generally takes 1–2 days compared to 3–4 days for conventional open surgery.

Robotic Radical Nephrectomy

For certain patients, a partial nephrectomy may not be possible due to the tumor’s size or location in the kidney. In such cases, a robotic radical nephrectomy to remove the entire kidney may be an option. This minimally invasive procedure offers patients many of the same advantages as a robotic partial nephrectomy, including less pain and trauma on the body and a shorter recovery time than conventional open surgery. Recovery from this robotic procedure generally takes 1–3 days compared to 3–4 days for conventional open surgery.

Robotic Pyeloplasty

Robotic pyeloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure performed to remove a blockage that prevents urine passing from the ureter outside the kidney to the bladder. A blockage may be congenital and become progressively worse over time or it may be caused by kidney stones or scar tissue.

During a robotic pyeloplasty, the surgeon makes several small incisions to remove the obstruction and reconstruct the urinary tract. Robotic pyeloplasty is non-scarring and has a significantly shorter recovery time than open surgery, with patients able to return to their daily activities often just 2 weeks after surgery, compared to 6–8 weeks with traditional surgery.

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery enables surgeons to perform a more precise operation than conventional surgery. It offers several potential benefits over a conventional open surgery, including:

  • Significantly less pain
  • Less blood loss
  • Less risk of infection
  • Less scarring
  • Shorter hospital stay
  • Quicker recovery time
  • Better clinical outcomes in many cases