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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, call 888-649-6892.
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