Nerve-sparing da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy

The doctors at the Clinic of Urology are trained to use the next generation of surgery, The da Vinci^® Surgical System. Incorporating the latest advancements in robotics and computer technology, the da Vinci® Surgical System was the first operative surgical robot of its type and can handle the delicate actions of prostate and kidney surgery

Urologists Matthew Johnson, Jeffrey Derus, and Peter Leonovicz performed the first robotic prostatectomy in the state of Wisconsin.

The da Vinci^® Prostatectomy (dVP) is a Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) technique that provides a safe and alternative way to remove the prostate gland in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer. With its 3-D view, the da Vinci® Surgical System aids the surgeon in more easily identifying vital anatomy such as the delicate nerves and blood vessels surrounding the prostate. As a result, the system reduces trauma to the patient by allowing surgeries to be performed through small ports rather than large incisions, resulting in shorter recovery times, fewer complications and reduced hospitalization costs.

The da Vinci® Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is enabling the next generation of prostate surgery. Incorporating the latest advancements in robotics and computer technology, the da Vinci® Surgical System is the only operative surgical robot that has been deemed safe and effective by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in performing urologic surgical procedures.