Robotic Surgery for Urologic Conditions
PIH Health urologists use the most advanced robotic surgery technology, the Da Vinci Surgical System that includes da Vinci 5 and da Vinci Single Port (SP), for many urological conditions. Surgical procedures that were previously more difficult to perform using traditional surgical methods have become more accurate and effective through the use of robotic-assisted surgery. There are many benefits in using robotic surgery for the patient.
Benefits include:
- Minimally invasive
- Shorter operative time
- Shorter hospital stays
- Quicker recovery
- Reduction in postoperative pain symptoms
- More effective management of health conditions
Advanced technology and Sophistication
PIH Health Urology utilize robotic surgery for surgeries involving the prostate, bladder, and kidneys. These include both cancerous and benign conditions as well as conditions that require a reconstruction of the urinary system.
The field of medicine is constantly advancing with new research revealing discoveries never before imagined. PIH Health Urology strives to keep abreast of these advances within their field of specialty, and the use of the da Vinci 5 and da Vinci SP are examples of that. PIH Health Whittier Hospital is one of the few hospitals in Southern California that offer single incision robotic surgery with the da Vinci Single Port platform.
Watch a quick video as PIH Health Urologist Gerald Yoon MD discusses the Da Vinci Surgical System. Talk to your doctor to see if robotic surgery is right for you.
