Robotic Prostatectomy
For those considering surgical treatment for localized prostate cancer, robotic radical prostatectomy employs state of the art technology to maximize the chance of cancer cure, along with continence and potency recovery through minimally invasive surgery.[Read more]
Dr Daniel Moon, a member of Australian Urology Associates, is a laparoscopic surgeon with specific training and experience in keyhole surgery for prostate cancer. Following dedicated laparoscopic training in 2005 Dr Moon has performed over 400 major laparoscopic procedures,being the first Australian urologist to:
- publish outcomes of laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer in Australian men
- perform a robotic cysto-prostatectomy (bladder removal)
- perform single-port surgery for kidney removal
The da Vinci Surgical Robot
The da Vinci surgical system offers state of the art technology to enhance laparoscopic surgery. It consists of a console that controls five surgical arms with instruments that replicate the surgeon’s hand movements and high quality 3-dimensional vision for a precise, meticulous operation. [Read more]