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Single-port surgery
for prostate cancer
This approach makes surgery possible within a
small tunnel with minimal disruption of surrounding
areas and does not require multiple incisions like a
traditional robotic surgery.”
An MUSC urologist is offering new options for men
with prostate cancer who wouldn’t qualify for typical
surgical procedures.
This is beneficial for people who shouldn’t have
surgery in the abdomen. “Most patients with heart
or lung disease or who have had previous abdominal
surgeries have limited surgical options. They need to
find the right specialist,” Chavali said.
Jay Chavali, M.D., provides single-port prostate
surgery through the bladder. He uses a robot with a
single arm.
“Single-port robot-assisted surgery involves only one
incision, typically about three to four centimeters
long, through which the surgeon inserts all the surgical
instruments and a tiny camera, which transmits
pictures to a screen where the surgeon views the
patient’s anatomy while performing the procedure.
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“This kind of operation requires a highly skilled
surgeon who has advanced training in single-port
robotic surgery. There’s a definite learning curve. The
single-arm robotic platform remains cutting-edge
and is currently being used in only a few centers in
the country. I encourage patients to have a candid
conversation with their surgeon about the feasibility of
single-arm robotic surgery.”
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