Minimally invasive surgery is a broad term describing various less invasive surgical techniques. Types of minimally invasive surgery that Dr. Disick performs include:
Laparoscopic Surgery
Is a surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small inch-long incisions as compared to larger incisions needed in traditional surgery.
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A small camera ("laparoscope") and other telescopic instruments are used to perform the procedure.
These procedures have improved the quality of life and the recovery period for many patients. They offer a shorter hospital stay, less need postoperative pain medicine, and a quicker return to work and full activity.
There are many urologic surgeries that can be done laparoscopically, with the most common being Nephrectomy (kidney removal), Partial Nephrectomy, and Adrenalectomy (adrenal gland removal).
Robotic Surgery
The da Vinci® Surgical Robot is groundbreaking technology that extends the surgeon's capabilities.
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The surgeon sits at a console and--with the benefit of a high-definition camera, intense lighting, and powerful magnification--a true-to-life 3-D image of the operative field is provided. At the operating table, robotic arms hold instruments and seamlessly translate the surgeon's hand, wrist and finger movements into precise, real-time movements inside the patient. The robotic instruments are designed to mimic the movement of the human hands, wrists and fingers. This allows an extensive range of motion and dexterity that translates into a more precise surgery. Supporting team members are at the bedside, installing the proper instruments, supervising the robotic arms, and assisting in the procedure.
Robotic surgery in urology is used for Radical Prostatectomy, Pyeloplasty, Partial Nephrectomy, Cystectomy, Ureteral reimplantation.
Urology Specific Minimally Invasive Surgery
Using small telescopes or other techniques, a variety of urologic conditions can be treated in a minimally invasive fashion, most without any incisions at all.
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Such conditions include:
- Kidney stones: Ureteroscopy with laser, shock wave lithotripsy
- Bladder cancers: TURBT
- Enlarged prostate: TURP, TUIP, TUNA, TUMT, Laser procedures (HoLap, Greenlight KTP)
- Female stress urinary incontinence: Renessa radiofrequency ablation, vaginal slings, injection of urethral bulking agents
- Small kidney tumors: Cryoablation, Radiofrequency ablation
- Prostate cancer: Cryoablation, HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
da Vinci Surgical Robot