da Vinci® Prostatectomy (dVP)
The da Vinci Prostatectomy (dVP) performed with the da Vinci Surgical System is the fastest growing treatment for prostate cancer today.
The da Vinci Prostatectomy fully leverages the da Vinci Surgical System's state-of-the-art technology, including high resolution 3D vision, proprietary EndoWrist® instrumentation, Intuitive Motion and 4th arm. Recent studies indicate that these technological advantages are helping surgeons provide prostate cancer patients with a better surgery than traditional open or conventional laparoscopic approaches can provide.
For most patients, dVP offers substantially less pain and a much shorter recovery than traditional prostatectomy. Other advantages include reduced need for blood transfusions; less scarring and less risk of infection. Moreover, studies suggest that dVP may offer improved cancer control and a lower incidence of impotence and urinary incontinence.
The rapid adoption of da Vinci Prostatectomy and the volume of patient inquiries has inspired an information portal dedicated to increasing awarness of da Vinci minimally invasive surgery, www.daVinciSurgery.com. Physicians are encouraged to refer patients to this site for further information.
Benefit Summary
- Enables superior visualization of tissue planes and the neurovascular bundles
- Allows meticulous dissection of the prostate and surrounding structures
- Enables precise suturing of the DVC and urethrovesical anastomosis
- Provides traction and counter-traction of the prostate, bladder and adjacent anatomy
EndoWrist Instruments Optimized for da Vinci Prostatectomy
EndoWrist Curved Scissors
- Narrow cutting profile enables precise transection of tissues, nerves and pedicles
- Curved tip enhances visualization of cutting plane
EndoWrist Bipolar Maryland Forceps
- Curved jaw and bipolar energy provide pinpoint hemostasis to tissues and pedicles
- Unique jaw pattern works both as a grasper and dissector
