Open Urologic Surgery
Treatment
Procedure
FAQS
Treatment
Traditional open urologic surgery, in which large incisions are made to access the abdominal and pelvic organs, has been the standard approach for urological surgery. While open surgery is sometimes necessary, common drawbacks of this procedure include significant post-surgical pain, a lengthy recovery and an unattractive surgical incision.
Whenever it is possible and best for the patient, we use minimally invasive surgery, including endoscopy, laparoscopy and the da Vinci Surgical System.
Whenever it is possible and best for the patient, we use minimally invasive surgery, including endoscopy, laparoscopy and the da Vinci Surgical System.
Procedure
Open surgery has different approaches and incisions, depending on the organs to be treated. (kidneys, excretory, urinary tract, bladder, prostate, external genitals, etc.)
FAQS
Open surgery allows a panoramic view of the area to be operated, it is effective, safe and has been the gold standard for the last few decades. The current trend is towards less invasive and also more innovative surgeries, which allow for a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
