Robot-assisted surgery
da Vinci Xi System
![General view of the surgical robot "Da Vinxi Xi", Copyright: [2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.](/fileadmin/_processed_/1/9/csm_1_patient-cart-72dpi_3e9c058a9c.jpg "Copyright: [2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.")
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Since 2018, in addition to open and laparoscopic (laparoscopy = keyhole technique) surgical procedures, we have also been offering robot-assisted surgery. The so-called "da Vinci" surgical system works with the help of sensitively controllable endoscopes and is therefore one of the most modern techniques in minimally invasive surgery.
The following operations are performed robot-assisted at the MHH Urology Department:
The surgeons control the "da Vinci Xi", which consists of a robotic unit with 4 arms, from a console. The operating field is displayed to the surgeon on a monitor using a three-dimensional magnified image.
This pioneering technology enables excellent visualization even under the tightest conditions and allows sutures, such as those required to restore the connection between the bladder and urethra after removal of the prostate, to be performed with the utmost precision.
We will be happy to advise you in our da Vinci special consultation on Tuesdays. You can find the contact details for our offices here:CONTACT
Further general information
The advantages of the so-called surgical robot for our patients are manifold:
- Very small incisions/scars with good cosmetic results
- Minimal blood loss
- Fast wound healing
- Low risk of infection
- Less pain
- Short hospital stay
- Faster return to everyday life
Of course, we decide in each individual case which surgical method is the best choice for our patients, as this is the only way we can achieve the best treatment results! We will be happy to discuss with you which procedure is best for you and your condition.
Kidney
- Nephrectomy
⇒ Kidney removal for kidney cancer, non-functioning kidney
- Partial kidney resection
⇒ Tumor removal from the kidney, whereby the kidney is preserved. Only areas affected by the tumor are removed
- Pyeloplasty
⇒ Removal of an existing constriction at the renal outlet between the kidney and ureter
- Kidney cyst removal
Bladder
- Colposacropexy
⇒ Correction of bladder prolapse
- Cystectomy
⇒ Urinary bladder removal
Ureter
- Ureter reimplantation
⇒ For ureteral stricture in the lower ureteral segment
Prostate
- Radical prostatectomy
⇒ Complete removal of the prostate for prostate cancer
- Adenoma enucleation
⇒ Prostatectomy for benign prostate enlargement
![©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc. console for the operating surgeon](/fileadmin/mhh/urologie-urologische-onkologie/Inhaltsseiten/Da_Vinci/Teaser_Instrumente/xi-surgeon-console-72dpi.jpg "Console for the operating surgeon, ©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.")
![©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc. cart with integrated monitor](/fileadmin/mhh/urologie-urologische-onkologie/Inhaltsseiten/Da_Vinci/Teaser_Instrumente/crystal-clear-3D-HD-vision-72dpi.jpg "Cart with integrated monitor, ©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.")
![©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc. robotic surgical arms](/fileadmin/mhh/urologie-urologische-onkologie/Inhaltsseiten/Da_Vinci/Teaser_Instrumente/da-vinci-xi-surgical-arms-72dpi.jpg "Surgical robotic arms, ©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.")
![©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc. endoscope](/fileadmin/mhh/urologie-urologische-onkologie/Inhaltsseiten/Da_Vinci/Teaser_Instrumente/xi-endoscope-72dpi.jpg "Endoscope, ©[2018] Intuitive Surgical, Inc.")