Why choose The Austin Diagnostic Clinic to help diagnose
and treat your Prostate Cancer?
Dr. Shaw has been working
with and performing da Vinciâ Prostatectomy surgery for
over 7 years, beginning with his residency training
at the Tulane University Health Science Centers, which was one
of the first centers in the Gulf Coast Region to utilize this
technology. Subsequently, he was among the first surgeons to
introduce this technology to the Austin/Central Texas region.
Our team is the first in
the area to have used this minimally invasive robotic
technology to do surgery for high grade bladder cancer as well
as for female continence surgery and pelvic floor
reconstruction.
Intuitive Surgical, developer
of the Robotic System, has entrusted Dr. Shaw to serve as a
proctor, or teacher of this specialized technology to
train and introduce new surgeons throughout the country.
Our continence, or dryness
rates, as well as return to potency rates are comparable to
the top surgeons performing this technology.
Please do understand this will vary by the degree of your
cancer, age, and unique medical and surgical issues.
Blood transfusions are rarely
required in our experience. Since only 5 dime-sized incisions
are made, the vast majority of our patients are able to leave
the hospital within 24-48 hours of surgery, and require
minimal pain medications. A catheter, which is placed at the
time of surgery, is usually removed within 7-10 days of your
procedure.
There are over 52 surgeons
performing this unique, minimally invasive surgery in the
State of Texas. In addition to our experience, at The Austin Diagnostic
Clinic, we feel we offer our patients the following benefits:
Urologic
experience of over 7 years
Minimized operative/anesthetic times
comparable to the most efficient operating room teams in
the country
Excellent potency and continence results
Easy accessibility to our
office, nurses and surgeon
Personalized care with
attention to detail
The Next Generation of Prostate Cancer Surgery
Surgical removal of the prostate and surrounding tissue
(radical prostatectomy) has long been recognized as one of the
most effective forms of therapy for prostate cancer. A
conventional radical prostatectomy involves an open incision
across the lower abdomen. Laparoscopic prostatectomy
represents a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer
by offering men a less-invasive alternative to traditional
surgery.
da Vinciâ Prostatectomy (dVP) The da Vinciâ prostatectomy (dVP) is a minimally invasive surgical
technique that provides a safe and alternative way to remove
the prostate gland in patients diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The operation is performed using the da VinciâSurgical System
and fine laparoscopic instrumentation inserted through 5 to 6
small 1-cm incisions across the mid abdomen. This is in
contrast to the conventional open radical prostatectomy where
a lower midline abdominal incision is required for dissection
and removal of the prostate gland.
During the dVP, a telescopic lens is inserted into one of the
small 1-cm incisions, providing a magnified view of delicate
structures surrounding the prostate gland (e.g. nerves, blood
vessels, muscles, and bowel) thus allowing optimal
preservation of these vital structures. The cancerous prostate
gland is dissected free from the bladder and urethra, and the
bladder and urethra are sewn together without the surgeon's
hands ever entering into the patient's body. The prostate is
eventually removed intact through one of the small 1-cm
incisions located at the belly button by extending the
incision to accommodate the prostate depending on its size
(usually 3-4 cm).
The
da VinciâSurgical System
The da Vinciâ Surgical System is a computer-enhanced minimally
invasive surgical system consisting of three components: the InSite Vision System, Surgical Cart and Surgeon Console. The
InSite Vision System provides the surgeon a true minimally
invasive 3-D view of the surgical field including depth of
field, magnification and high resolution. The Surgical Cart
includes three robotic
arms whereby the laparoscope and two EndoWrist Instruments are inserted. The EndoWrist Instruments
are designed to mimic the movement of the human hands, wrists
and fingers. The extensive range of motion allows precision
that is not available in standard minimally invasive
procedures. The Surgeon Console contains the master controls
that the surgeon uses to manipulate the EndoWrist instruments.
The handles or “Masters" translate the surgeon's natural hand
and wrist movements into corresponding, precise and scaled
movements. The EndoWrist Instruments are only able to move
when commanded by the surgeon.
Benefits of the
da Vinciâ System
With its 3-D view, the da Vinciâ Surgical System aids the
surgeon in more easily identifying vital anatomy such as the
delicate nerves and blood vessels surrounding the prostate.
The EndoWrist Instruments provide the surgeon with the
dexterity not available using conventional laparoscopic
instruments to perform an intricate and precise surgical
dissection, prostate removal and reconstruction.
For more information about the
da Vinciâ
Laparoscopic Prostatectomy or prostate cancer
treatments at The Austin Diagnostic Clinic,
please call 512/901-4321 or
click here to send an email request.
The Austin Diagnostic Clinic, A
Multi-Specialty Medical Clinic
12221 MoPac Expressway North |
Austin, TX 78758 | 512.901.1111
Serving the communities of Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, San
Marcos and
Central Texas since 1952
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