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What is da Vinci Robotic Surgery?

Robot assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is the latest development in surgery where a robot/slave device is

attached to the instruments and is directly controlled by the surgeon. The robot helps provide magnified 3D, 1080 HD visibility, even greater control of the instruments and allows improved precision during the surgery. There is less blood loss, less post-operative pain and fewer wound complications. Most patients are discharged from hospital in 1-2 days.

 

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Dr Boustead can offer an expert opion about your cancer and offer the latest cutting edge treatment for your prostate cancer if you are suitable.
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Dr Boustead's specialist areas:

What to expect when you have robotic surgery

Da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy
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Salvage Prostatectomy after Brachytherapy
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A proportion of men suffer recurrence of cancer or sometimes pain after brachytherapy. Selected patients may be suitable for Salvage Robotic Surgery. This is high risk surgery that should only be carried out by experiened robotic surgeons. 

Robotic Cystectomy
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Removal of the bladder is a highly complex procedure, offered in just a handful of centres in South Africa

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