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What is a Robotic Prostatectomy?

Robotic prostatectomy is the newest and most advanced surgical option for the treatment of patients with localised prostate cancer.

Patient preparation for Robotic Prostatectomy

You are required to commence a bowel preparation 24 hours before your admission. Begin a clear liquid diet (no solid foods) 24 hours before the operation and take nothing by mouth after midnight the night before.

The Robotic Prostatectomy Procedure

Dr Swindle commences the Robotic prostatectomy operating by the patient's bedside to place the operating ports in the appropriate positions and dock the surgical cart of the da Vinci robot.

What to expect following the Robotic Prostatectomy Procedure

Following your surgery, you will be taken from the operating room to recovery, an area in the operating theatre where patients are monitored very carefully immediately following a surgical procedure. Your first memory after the surgery will be waking up in recovery.

Potential complications following a Robotic Prostatectomy

All operations can have complications such as deep vein thrombosis (blood clots), infection, heart attack, stroke, pneumonia, bleeding and ileus (bowel not functioning after surgery). Specific complications for robotic prostatectomy include impotence, incontinence, rectal injury and strictures.

Sexual Function after a Robotic Prostatectomy

The operation will affect sexual function in several ways, but it does not prevent you from enjoying a rich sex life when you recover.

Discharge from hospital following Robotic Prostatectomy

Medications: When you leave the hospital, you will be given a prescription for several different medications. This prescription will be dispensed before you leave hospital and the nurses will go over the instructions with you.

Wound care and activity

After a robotic prostatectomy there will be 6 small incisions where the robotic instruments were placed. The small incisions will be covered by waterproof dressings. Bruising around these incisions and the abdomen is not uncommon and should not alarm you.

When to contact Dr Swindle post surgery

Dr Swindle can be contacted anytime on 0409103333 if you are concerned or have any specific issues. If for any reason Dr Swindle can not be contacted go to your nearest emergency department.