Prostate Cancer Treatment

Specialised urological procedures

Da Vinci Robotic Prostatectomy

Minimally Invasive Option: The da Vinci Surgical System is a minimally invasive surgical choice for individuals recommended for prostate cancer surgery. It's highlighted that this technology aids surgeons in performing intricate procedures more accurately.
Technology Overview: Although often referred to as "robotic" surgery, the da Vinci system isn't autonomous. Instead, it assists surgeons in executing complex procedures. The system doesn't operate on its own; rather, it's operated by the surgeon.
Procedure Description: During the surgery, a few small incisions are made, similar to traditional laparoscopy. The da Vinci system provides the surgeon with magnified 3D high-definition vision. The surgeon operates the da Vinci system from a console, which translates their hand movements into precise movements of small instruments within the patient's body.
Enhanced Precision: The system's instruments can rotate more than a human wrist, and its high-definition vision enhances the surgeon's precision, dexterity, and control during the procedure.
Proven Success: The da Vinci system has been successfully used in around 1.5 million various surgical procedures worldwide.

Brachytherapy Defined: Brachytherapy is a medical procedure used to treat specific cancers and conditions. It involves the placement of radioactive material inside the body, also known as internal radiation.
Comparison with External Radiation: Another common form of radiation treatment is external radiation. This involves a machine that moves around the patient, directing radiation beams to specific points on the body.
Direct Radiation Delivery: Brachytherapy offers the advantage of delivering higher doses of radiation directly to the treatment area compared to external radiation. This focused delivery reduces the risk of damaging healthy tissues located nearby.
Enhanced Precision: The proximity of the radiation source to the target allows for greater precision in treatment. This is particularly beneficial when aiming to spare surrounding healthy tissue.
Shorter Treatment Time: Brachytherapy can result in a shorter overall treatment time. This is due to the ability to administer a larger and more potent radiation dose in a single session.