University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Provides Premium Minimally Invasive Therapies, Reducing Recovery Time and Pain
Patients with prostate cancer can depend on the Urologic Oncology Center team of health care professionals who offer a myriad of innovative, minimally invasive procedures. Our goal is to eliminate a patient’s prostate cancer completely, while maintaining normal urinary and sexual function.
Minimally invasive surgery, which utilizes laparoscopic or robotic techniques, is performed internally through tiny incisions made in the abdominal wall. A minimally invasive procedure reduces a patient’s postoperative pain and facilitates a faster recovery.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is commonly used by the Urologic Oncology Center surgeons to treat patients with prostate cancer. At the center, we recommend minimally invasive techniques because they:
- Reduce postoperative pain
- Accelerate recovery
- Minimize scarring
- Shorten hospital stays
- Minimize impact on the patient’s life
The center offers the full range of minimally invasive therapies including: