Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is an advanced minimally invasive surgical method performed with high magnification and three-dimensional imaging, in which the surgeon controls the robotic arms via a console. The aim is to perform more precise and controlled surgery in areas that the human hand struggles to reach.

No. The operation is performed by the surgeon, not the robot. The robot is only a tool that applies the surgeon’s movements exactly and more precisely. All decisions, guidance and control belong to the surgeon.

Because, especially in urology, work is done in very delicate areas (such as the nerves around the prostate and the vascular structures of the kidney). The robotic system:

Magnifies the view

Eliminates hand tremor

Allows very fine tissue distinction. This can increase both surgical success and functional outcomes.

The most fundamental difference is the level of trauma. While open surgery requires a large incision, in robotic surgery the procedure is performed through small holes. This provides important advantages such as:

Less pain

Less bleeding

Faster recovery.

No. Suitability depends on the following factors:

The stage and extent of the disease

Previous operations

Body anatomy

General health status. In some advanced or very complex cases, open surgery may be more suitable.

Around the prostate there are very delicate nerves related to urinary continence and sexual functions. The robotic system:

Allows the nerves to be seen better

Helps in performing more precise dissection

Can increase the likelihood of preserving functional structures

Because robotic surgery helps to distinguish nerve and muscle structures more clearly, it can contribute to a faster recovery of urinary control. However, the result depends on the patient, the state of the disease and the extent of the surgery.

Especially in prostate operations where nerve-sparing techniques can be applied, robotic surgery can help preserve erectile functions. However, this depends on factors such as:

The patient’s age

Nerve involvement

The spread of the disease.

Generally, less bleeding is seen compared to open surgery, because the robotic system provides more precise and controlled tissue distinction.

After most robotic urological surgeries, patients:

Mobilize in a shorter time

Are usually discharged within a few days. However, this may vary depending on the type of procedure.

Because the incisions are small, the pain is usually milder. Most patients are comfortable with simple painkillers, and the level of comfort is high.

No. Because it is performed through small holes, the scars are usually minimal and become less noticeable over time.

Yes, the cost is usually higher due to the technology used. However, in some cases it may provide indirect advantages such as:

A shorter hospital stay

A faster return to the workforce.

This depends entirely on the disease. For example:

In cancer surgeries, follow-up and additional treatment may be required

In stones or benign diseases, a single procedure is often sufficient

In general:

There may be mild pain and fatigue in the first few days

Mobilization is achieved in a short time

The return to daily life is faster than with open surgery

No. This technology is not available at every center. It requires special equipment, a trained surgical team and a high level of technical infrastructure.

Yes. It is a highly reliable surgical technology that is widely used worldwide, especially in urology. The most important factor is the experience of the team performing the procedure.

Yes. Regular follow-up is very important, especially in oncological surgeries. Check-ups are performed to:

Monitor recurrence of the disease

Evaluate functions

Plan additional treatment if necessary

Because it:

Provides the possibility of more precise surgery

Causes less trauma

Targets better functional outcomes

Advances the minimally invasive approach

For this reason, it is finding an increasingly wider area of use in modern urology.