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Vinci® Prostatectomy:
A Less Invasive Surgical Procedure

One of the most common treatments for prostate cancer involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland, known as radical prostatectomy. Traditional radical prostatectomy requires a large, 8-10 inch incision. This open surgery commonly results in substantial blood loss, a lengthy and uncomfortable recovery and the risk of impotence and incontinence.
If your doctor recommends surgery to treat your prostate cancer, you may be a candidate for a new, less-invasive surgical procedure called da Vinci® Prostatectomy. This procedure incorporates a state-of-the-art surgical system that helps your surgeon see vital anatomical structures more clearly and to perform a more precise surgical procedure. For most patients, da Vinci® Prostatectomy offers numerous potential benefits over open prostatectomy including:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less pain
- Less risk of infection
- Less blood loss and transfusions
- Less scarring
- Faster recovery
- Quicker return to normal activities
Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.
Physicians at St. John’s Mercy currently offering da Vinci® prostatectomy:
- Luis Anglo, M.D.
- Kent Adkins, M.D.
- Michael Chehval, M.D.
- Michael de la Paz, M.D.
- Perry Lovinggood, M.D.
- Jay Patel, M.D.
- Fred Walters, M.D.
- Salim Hawatmeh, M.D.
- Sunil Apte, M.D.
- Keith Steinbecker, M.D.
Download the da Vinci® prostatectomy brochure (PDF)
View the da Vinci® prostatectomy video
For more information about the procedure, please visit www.davinciprostatectomy.com.