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Robotic Surgery for Kidney Cancer: Success Rate & What to Expect

Written By:

Dr. Karamveer S. Sabharwal

Chief Urologist, Robotic & Renal Transplant Surgeon

Sohana Hospital, Mohali.

Experience: 16+ Years

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Kidney Cancer is one of the serious cancers rising everyday given the rise of sedentary lifestyle, and problems like high blood pressure, obesity, and high tobacco use. Understanding about all that can cause kidney cancer, what the best Kidney Cancer Treatment in Chandigarh is, and how Robotic Surgery can help with treating cancer.  

What is Robotic Surgery for Kidney Cancer ?

Robotic Surgery for Kidney cancer involves removal of either the tumour from the kidneys or the whole kidney which is called partial nephrectomy and radical nephrectomy respectively. This removal depends on the condition of the kidney, or the severity of the tumour. Robotic surgeries are controlled by a surgeon, so the procedure has the precision of a machine, but the expertise of a surgeon, as this technique helps in removing either the tumor of the whole kidney with a small and fewer number of incisions, causing significantly reduced pain and better recovery times.  

How has Robotic surgery been successful?

Robotic surgery for kidney cancer has been one of most successful ways for Kidney Cancer Treatment in Chandigarh given its benefits like faster recovery, less pain and scarring.  With over a 1000 patients treated with robotic surgery,  the procedure has been helpful in over 99% of the procedures , making it complication free and trustworthy for future treatments. 

What should I expect with robotic surgery for Kidney Cancer? 

Robotic Surgery for kidney cancer can be expected to give you faster recovery, shorter hospital stays. The surgery accounts for less post-operative pain, and reduced blood loss, along with helping you heal faster, ensuring you can return back to your daily lives. One advantage over traditional surgery is that there are less complications after or during the surgery. So, a complete and smooth procedure can be expected from robotic surgery for kidney cancer. 

How can Sohana Hospital help me with Kidney Cancer?

Sohana Hospital has a wide range of kidney cancer treatments, with the ability to provide life-changing cancer care at the best cancer treatment hospital India, they have repeatedly gotten positive results every time for cancer remission. Their staff for Kidney includes Best Kidney Cancer Surgeon in Mohali giving integrative approach, and advanced surgical Technology with Robotic Surgery performed using the highly advanced Da Vinci Xi 4th Generation Surgical Robot – internationally acclaimed for extending unmatched benefits to all its patients. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How many hours does robotic surgery take?

Typical robotic surgery lies anywhere between 2 to 4 hours, the exact time depends heavily on whether the cancer is localized or metastasized and the complexity of the kidney’s anatomy. 

How can Sohana Hospital help me with Robotic Surgery for Kidney?

Sohana Hospital can help with all the required treatments available for Kidney complications. From Robotic Surgery to Laser RIRS surgery, all are easily accessible with benefits like quick recovery, faster return to normal activity without stitches, cuts, pain or long hospital stays.

What is the recovery time for robotic kidney surgery?

While the actual recovery time varies from patient to patient, short hospital stay of 1 to 3 days. The surgery is minimally invasive, so it involves less pain and a faster healing process. 

How many hours is robotic surgery?

Depending on the specific procedure being performed, the complexity of the patient’s anatomy, a robotic surgery usually takes about 1 to 4 hours. It is usually painless, and reduced complications

Do you heal faster with robotic surgery?

Robotic surgery helps heal the wound faster, in comparison to a  traditional open surgery, because of it being minimally invasive, the technique utilizes tiny keyhole incisions rather than large cuts. 

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Medically Reviewed By:

Dr. Karamveer S. Sabharwal

Chief Urologist, Robotic & Renal Transplant Surgeon

Sohana Hospital, Mohali.

Experience: 16+ Years

Credentials of the Author:

-MD Internal Medicine

-MCh Urology

-16+ Years of Experience

-Specialist in Urology Diagnostics, Surgical Treatment & Prevention