Robot Assisted Prostate Surgery? Uhh--You First.

I had prostate surgery using the da Vinci machine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. It went perfectly with Zero after-effects, no ED and no incontinence.

This isn't exactly the latest news. The robot-assist is a cutting edge technique that's been around for a few years and is also used for other types of necessary surgery. Much faster recovery, little scarring, in and out of the hospital in 24 hours. My 'tectomy was in NYC nine months ago and the only problem was getting my insurance to approve coverage.

Actually, "robots" are being used more and more in surgical procedures. The major problem in prostate surgery is to save the major nerves that pass thru the organ.

the company making the 'davinci' robot -Intuitive Surgical...is doing quite well. There approach is to insist on thorough training of the Dr's purchasing the device, intensive after sale support and service--making this an exciting tool. It significantly reduces overall cost by dramatically lowering hospital stay related costs, complications, infections, and post surgery trauma---all big $$ items insurance companies appreciate--AS well as improving 'outcomes' and patient recovery times--the things WE are interested in.