Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is one of the leading reasons for an enlarged prostate in men. However, medicines may help shrink the prostate gland and improve the flow of urine in the body. When any other therapy fails, TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) and Urolift may help to eliminate the prostate tissue and create a wide canal. Let us shed some light on how robotic surgery for BPH in Mohali is a better alternative to traditional surgeries.
Robotic surgery for BPH
When men have a very enlarged prostate, traditional surgical procedures may not help. Traditional surgeries require larger incisions and may cause more bleeding as the prostate is enlarged. This may also result in additional problems like the development of bladder outpouchings or stones. If the prostate is severely enlarged, there might be a need to remove a large portion of the prostate gland surrounding the urethra. This process of enucleation involves a large open incision but with the advanced technology today, it can now be performed using a robot.
The Da Vinci Robot helps to perform this surgery in a minimally invasive way and this procedure is called robotic-assisted prostatectomy. The robotic surgery for BPH helps to remove the prostate tissue precisely by giving a small cut.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery for BPH
- There is minimal blood loss as the incision given is very small.
- As there is less blood loss, there might not be any need for blood transfusion.
- It may require hospitalization but the hospital stay will be for 2 to 3 days rather than a week or more.
- Recovery is very quick after the robotic surgery and you may get back to a normal routine faster.
- You will be at a lower risk of suffering from any adverse effects and will suffer less pain.
Recovery after robotic surgery for BPH
After the surgery, the surgeon will shift you to the observation room and keep you under observation for 24 hours. You may be allowed to go back home after 1 or 2 days from the day of surgery. If you have more blood loss, your doctor may keep you for more than 2 days in the hospital. Post-discharge, you will recover from the surgery within 2 weeks of time if you follow your doctor’s instructions.
Sohana Hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and the latest equipment that ensures precise robotic surgery for BPH. Consult one of our specialists today and they will let you know if you are a candidate to undergo robotic surgery for your enlarged prostate.