Urology Institute of Houston

The robot and console being used for surgery.

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) is a relatively new technique for removing a prostate. A robotic prostatectomy has numerous advantages over other treatment modalities for prostate cancer. The advantages of a robotic prostatectomy include less blood loss, smaller incisions, 10 X magnification, a 3-D image for more accurate resection, a more precise and water tight anastamosis, better visualization and potentially better preservation of the nerve bundles, a shorter hospital stay, and a quicker restarting of daily activties.

Less Blood Loss Better Visualization 10 X Magnification Less Incontinence Increased Ability to Spare Nerves Shorter Hospital Stay Faster Recovery at Home Smaller Incisions

The robotic instruments are able to reach places and perform movements that surpass the ability of the human wrist and hand.