Dr. Gagan Gautam shares his view on Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Last Modified: November 9, 2022 | Created on: November 28, 2017
Urology

Prostate cancer was once only restricted to the older age groups. However, a shift in this age group has been observed in the last few years with an increasingly large number of men as young as 40 and 50 being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Thanks to the advances in medical sciences, prostate cancer can be treated with 100 percent success rate in a majority of patients. One such advanced procedure used in the field of prostate cancer surgery is Robotic Radical Prostatectomy.

Robotic prostate surgery in India has several advantages over open prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer. The use of highly-advanced da Vinci robotic surgical system for prostate removal ensures minimal bleeding and side effects, fewer days of catheterization, and quick recovery. In addition, robotic surgery has reduced the need for antibiotics and painkillers required after the surgery.

According to Dr. Gagan Gautam of Max Institute of Cancer Care in New Delhi, Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is now considered as the gold standard for the removal of cancer cells in the prostate gland. Dr. Gautam is the Head of Urologic Oncology & Robotic Surgery at Max institute of Cancer Care and is one of the leading oncologists (urology) in the country.

The decision to conduct robotic radical surgery, however, is made after assessing a number of factors. For example, the oncologists first need to identify the type, stage, and the extent of the cancer. Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is most suitable for patients whose cancer is restricted to the prostate.

Benefits of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Dr. Gautam recently shared the benefits of robotic surgery for prostate cancer removal with a leading publication. According to the oncologist, cancer restricted to one location can also be treated with the help of radiation therapy. However, robotic surgical intervention proves to be more effective for the removal of cancer cells.

In addition, Dr. Gautam explained that there are many advantages associated with conducting Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for prostate removal. The patient is able to return back to their normal routine within a few days of the surgery and they are discharged within a day or two after the procedure.

Urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction are the two major side effects associated prostate surgery. However, it is possible to minimize these two side effects with the help of robotic surgery as the surgeons are equipped to precisely dissect the tissues around the prostate that spares the nerves responsible for erection.

Some of the other major benefits of Robotic Radical Prostatectomy include the following:

No risk of infection
Better accessibility to deeper prostate tissue
Higher success rate
Preservation of sexual function
Negligible rate of complications

According to Dr. Gautam, the use of robots for prostate cancer treatment is just the beginning of the revolution that lies ahead. In a few year’s time, the robotic system that is used today will become obsolete and newer versions of the advanced robotic system will come up.

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