Benefits of robotic surgery for prostate cancer

Number of robotic prostate surgeries performed: Nearly 500

Benefits	Open procedure	Robotic-assisted procedure
Incisions:	1, 8" - 10" long	4 to 5, 1 centimeter long each
Hospital stay:	3.5 days	1.2 days
Blood loss:	900 ml	153 ml
Back to work:	6 weeks	3 weeks

St. Luke's urology program was ranked best in Wisconsin by U.S. News based on reputation, mortality rate and patient care

Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure. As a result it offers several advantages over traditional open surgeries, including:

less blood loss/fewer transfusions
less pain
less risk of infection
less scarring
shorter hospital stays
faster recoveries
quicker return to normal activities

As with any surgical procedure, actual results will vary by individual.

Learn more about what to expect during robot-assisted urologic procedures

Maps and directions to St. Luke's

To learn more about robotic-assisted surgery, see the frequently asked questions section of this web site. To inquire about specific services, please click here or call our Second Opinion Program at 888-973-2663.