Crozer-Keystone Health System currently offers the da Vinci system to perform the following minimally invasive surgical procedures:
Treatment of Prostate Cancer: In the early stages, prostate cancer treatment options may include radical prostatectomy, radiation and/or watchful waiting. Using the latest technology in robotics and computer technology, Crozer-Keystone urologists can offer patients the effective option of robotic-assisted prostatectomies - an alternative for patients whose cancer is confined to the prostate and are otherwise in good health.
Fallopian Tube Reanastamosis: For women seeking to reverse their tubal ligation, the da Vinci Surgical System technology enhances a physician's ability to perform the fine suturing required to reattach the two ends of the fallopian tube. The more accurate and delicate the suturing can be, the less scar tissue will form at the reattachment site.
Hysterectomy: The use of the latest technology in robotics and computer technology can provide women with a safe and effective option of having a hysterectomy performed with minimally invasive surgery. The procedure provides the patient with a quicker recovery period and a reduced risk of infection.
Myomectomy: Crozer-Keystone patients have the option of a robotic-assisted myomectomy that is performed with the da Vinci Surgical System. The da Vinci gives the surgeon the tools needed for precise three-layer suture reconstruction of the uterus, enhances the capabilities for meticulous dissection and enucleation of large myomas, and provides superior visualization of tissue planes.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Pelvic floor disorders, including vaginal prolapse and urinary incontinence, affect close to 50 percent of women at some point in their lifetimes. For those women who experience pelvic organ prolapse, surgery may be required to treat their condition. The da Vinci Surgical System increases the surgeon's precision and effectiveness, and offers women the benefit of less pain, reduced risk of infection and a quicker recovery period than women undergoing open surgery.
For additional information on these procedures, select from the list of procedures to your right.