The robots use a camera and special minuscule cutting instruments

Some good news for people suffering from cancer of the prostate is that surgeons are increasingly using finely tuned robots to perform the surgery which improves the likelihood of you regaining your erectile function. Using the robotic tools enables a high level of precision which means that when the prostate gland is removed less damage is done to the surrounding nerves which play a part in good erectile function. A clumsy surgeon can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction and a professional and experienced one can help you get back into your stride almost immediately.

In America for example where the robotic prostatectomy procedures are catching on around 80,000 were done last year. It is important that surgeons using the robots practice for plenty of time before trying them out for real. The robots use a camera and special minuscule cutting instruments so that the whole procedure is less invasive.

According to Dr Kevin Zorn from the Weiss Memorial Hospital based at the University of Chicago training standard need to be set up for use of these robots so that only competent surgeons use them. He said that training was essential and that simulators should be manufactured so that said surgeons can use them before trying out their skills on real patients. He also said that at the World Congress of Endourology taking place in Munich this year The American Urology Association will be looking into recommendations to produce a code of practice for surgeons using robots.

Ukmedix News has seen how following the removal of the prostate gland many men suffer from erectile dysfunction, but also that many of them provided they get proper medical attention and don’t delay penile rehabilitation are often able to regain full erectile function. The drugs Viagra, Cialis and Levitra can play an important part in this penile rehabilitation.