Frequently Asked Questions > Prostate Surgery (5 entries)
Dr. Mani Menon has answered some of the most common questions about prostatectomy and robot-assisted surgery. Click on any of the questions here or use the search tool below to get the answers you're after.
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What Is a Prostatectomy? Prostatectomy is the surgical removal of the prostate gland. A simple prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of part of the prostate gland. Radical prostatectomy involves ...
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What Is an Open Prostatectomy? An open prostatectomy is the name for the conventional surgical removal of the prostate gland. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia and involves ...
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What Is a Robotic Prostatectomy Robotic prostatectomy is a type of laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Mani Menon is the world's leading expert in this procedure. Because the incisions ...
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What Is a da Vinci Prostatectomy? A da Vinci™ prostatectomy is a laparoscopic surgery in which the surgeon uses a special robot to remove the prostate cancer. Dr. Mani ...
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What Is a Nerve Sparing Prostatectomy A nerve sparing prostatectomy is one that protects the nerves and blood vessels required for erections. In other methods of prostate surgery, these ...