Patient Testimonial for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate cancer affects the prostate gland in men. The exact causes of prostate cancer are not fully understood, but risk factors include age (most common in men over 50), family history, and certain genetic changes. Symptoms may include difficulty urinating, a weak or interrupted urine flow, frequent urination (especially at night), blood in the urine or semen, and pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away. Diagnosis typically involves a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, digital rectal examination (DRE), and a biopsy. Treatment options depend on the stage and aggressiveness of the cancer and may include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these.

Robotic Radical Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it to treat prostate cancer. This minimally invasive surgery uses robotic technology, which provides the surgeon with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control. During the procedure, the patient is placed under general anesthesia, small incisions are made in the abdomen, and surgical instruments and a high-definition 3D camera are inserted. The surgeon controls the robotic instruments from a console, removing the prostate and surrounding tissues. The advantages of this approach include reduced blood loss, less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery times. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few weeks, with follow-up appointments to monitor recovery and ensure cancer has not recurred.

Mr. Ramniwas Karwa from Hyderabad successfully underwent Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, under the supervision of Dr. Aman Chandra Deshpande, Consultant Urologist, Andrologist, Kidney Transplant and Robotic Surgeon.