A da Vinci Nephrectomy is a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgical procedure that removes the cancerous kidney and related structures. With this system the surgeon is able to perform a highly complex and delicate procedure through very small incisions.
The three forms of surgical treatments are:
- Partial nephrectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the cancer within the kidney and some of the tissue around it. A partial nephrectomy may be done to prevent loss of kidney function when the other kidney is damaged or has already been removed.
- Simple nephrectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the kidney only.
- Radical nephrectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the kidney, the adrenal gland, surrounding tissue and, usually, nearby lymph nodes.
Benefits of the daVinci System:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer transfusions
- Less risk of infection
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Shorter recovery time
- Increased potential for kidney preservation in certain prescribed cancer operations
- Better clinical outcomes, in many cases
For more information please visit: DaVinci Nephrectomy Website or talk to your doctor at your next visit.