Robotic Simple Prostatectomy

RASP is performed through five to seven keyhole incisions in the abdomen. A small incision is made in the bladder to access the inside of the prostate. The inner part of the prostate is removed and the capsule (outer part) is left in place.

RASP is performed under a general anaesthetic (completely asleep).

The prostate tissue which is removed is sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Robotic surgery is peformed using the the daVinci robotic surgical platform. It allows complex operations to be performed with miniaturised instruments through keyhole incisions in your abdomen.

The robotic surgical instruments are under the control of your surgeon at all times.

The advantages of robotic surgery, compared with open surgery, include:

Faster recovery and return to regular activities

Smaller incisions and scars

Less blood loss

A shorter post operative hospital stay

Robotic simple prostatectomy usually requires a one to three night stay in hospital.

A catheter is inserted at the end of the procedure. It is usually removed five to seven days later.

Urinary flow usually improves immediately after the catheter removal. Urinary frequency and urgency will initially be worse and may take a few months to improve. Some men may have temporary urinary incontinence for a short period of time after the procedure.

You can usually return to most activities around two weeks after a RASP, but you need to avoid heavy lifting and straining for four to six weeks.