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June 17 2006: Dr. James A. Sylora, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Illinois
Da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy
A minimally invasive approach, the da Vinci surgical system employs the use of state-of-the-art robotic technology allowing surgeons to perform complex surgeries through tiny openings. The surgeon has the benefit of greater visualization and control of the instruments.
This surgery method offers the following benefits over the traditional open prostatectomy:
-potential for reduced risk of sexual dysfunction & incontinence
-shorter hospital stay
-less pain
-less risk of infection
-less blood loss and transfusions
-less scarring
-faster recovery and return to normal activities
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