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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / July 2009Robotic surgery
I'm unclear how many methods of robotic surgery there are. I thought robotic always meant RRP. But now I see some have RLRP. Is this correct? Or is it the same? Confused. Robotic Laporoscopic Radical Prostatectomy. That's what my husband had. This is Howie..I also had RLRP 7 weeks ago and am doing good except for a slight bladder infection. So is Robotic surgery always done the Laproscopic way? Yes, although you can have laparoscopic surgery without the aid of a robot as I did, an LRP. Dave Perry RRP usually refers to "Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy" LRP is "Laproscopic Radical Prostatectomy" RLRP is LRP using a robotic assist (see the DaVinci method) > I'm unclear how many methods of robotic surgery there are. I thought > robotic always meant RRP. But now I see some have RLRP. Is this > correct? Or is it the same? Confused. RRP is your basic prostatectomy LRP is laparoscopic prostatectomy RLRP is robot-assisted Laparoscopic prostatectomy. ROTFLOL is rolling on the floor laughing out loud, but that really doesn't fit here.  SignaturePSA 16 10/17/2000 @ 46 Biopsy 11/01/2000 G7 (3+4), T2c RRP 12/15/2000 G7 (3+4), T3bN0M0 Seminal Vesicle involvement, Neg margins PSA .1 .1 .1 .27 .37 .75 EBRT 05-07/2002 @ 47 PSA .34 .22 .15 .21 .32 Lupron 07/03 (1 mo) 8/03 (4 mo), 12/03, 4/04, 09/04, 01/05 PSA .07 .05 .06 .05 non Illegitimi carborundum > I'm unclear how many methods of robotic surgery there are. I thought > robotic always meant RRP. But now I see some have RLRP. Is this > correct? Or is it the same? Confused. THE ROBOTIC PROSTATECTOMY :- This is currently our preffered procedure for removal of the prostate.A team of surgeons led by Mani Menon,M.D,performs the operation.We have performed over 4000 such operations over a 7-year period,the word's largest experience.The unique procedure combine the oncological principles of “open “ radical prostatectomy with the minimum invasiveness of laparascopic surgery, Established by Dr. Menon. With the state of the art “da Vinci” system,the surgeon uses a three – dimensional computer vision system to manipulate robotic arms.These robotic arms hold special surgical instruments that are inserted into the abdomen through tiny incisions. A laparascope- a long,thin,lighted telescope- is inserted through one incision and connected to the computer monitor that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. The three-dimensional view helps the surgeon more easily find and preserve the delicate nerves and muscles that surround the prostate. The robotic arms can rotate a full of 360 degrees. This allows the surgeon to manipulate surgical instruments with greater precision and flexibility. The prostate,nearby lymph nodes,seminal vesicles and adjacent tissues are removed through the small incisions,which are closed with few stiches. With the robotic technology,surgeons can manipulate instruments with greater precision and flexibility. Most patients go home within 24 hours and return to normal activity within 2 weeks after surgery. Patients walk the evening of surgery and begin a clear diet one day after surgery. Most patients have very little pain after the robotic procedure. To qualify for this type of surgery,patients must be free of other significant health problems and be within a fairly normal weight range. |
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