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What is Robotic Assisted Surgery?
Robotic surgery has evolved from traditional laparoscopic surgery- a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to operate in the belly, distended with air to allow for a working space. Instead of big, open incisions to reach organs, laparoscopic surgery allows for tiny incisions, finer tissue manipulation and therefore a quicker time to heal. This type of surgery is performed using The da Vinci ® Surgical System. Robotic-Assisted procedures are quickly becoming the favored approach for surgeons. To learn more, visit our FAQ page here.
Robotic Assisted Surgery takes traditional laparoscopic surgery to the 21st Century.
Please understand these key points of robotic assisted surgery:
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What are the advantages of Robotic Assisted Surgery?
For Patients | For Surgeons |
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Which conditions are treated using Robotic Assisted Surgery?
Urologic Condition | Type of Robotic Surgery |
Bladder Cancer | Robotic Cystectomy |
Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer | Robotic Nephroureterectomy |
Kidney Cancer | Robotic Partial Nephrectomy |
Prostate Cancer | Robotic Prostatectomy |
Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction | Robotic Pyeloplasty |
Urinary Incontinence | Robotic Sacrocolpopexy |
Meet our expert Robot Assisted Surgeons:
Stony Brook Urology prides itself on providing the most up to date surgical therapy for any urologic condition, whether it is benign or malignant. Our robotic assisted surgery experts have completed fellowships in robotics and urologic cancer.
![]() Wayne C. Waltzer, MD, FACS Professor & Chairman of Urology Kidney Transplantation Urologic Oncology |
![]() John Fitzgerald, MD, MSCI Assistant Professor General Urology Urologic Oncology Robotic Surgery |
![]() David Golombos, MD Assistant Professor General Urology Urologic Oncology Robotic Surgery |
![]() Jason M. Kim, MD Assistant Professor Female Urology Voiding Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Reconstruction |
![]() Massimiliano Spaliviero, MD Assistant Professor General Urology Urologic Oncology Robotic Surgery |
![]() Steven Weissbart, MD Assistant Professor Female Urology Voiding Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Reconstruction |