The-Da-Vinci-Robot

The da Vinci Robot in the minimally invasive surgery field: applications and opportunities

The goal of the interventional surgery is to minimize the invasiveness of its operations whenever possible. An instrument with an excellent performance status that achieves this result is the da Vinci System, a high-tech platform that  works…
Robotic-prostatectomy

Robotic prostatectomy, a step further compared to the open one (why it’s more advanced)

The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It plays an important role in the production of seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. There are several diseases that can affect the prostate,…
Varicocele-ligation

Varicocele ligation what is it and its 3 types (and the recovery time)

In this article, we’ll talk about varicocele ligation, also known as varicocelectomy, a specific surgical procedure for varicocele treatment. In this piece, we will take a look at the 3 different types of varicocele ligations (open surgery,…
Ureterorenoscopy

Ureterorenoscopy: the 4 steps preparation, the procedure and the follow up

The ureterorenoscopy (URS) is a medical procedure used to both diagnose and treat specific conditions that affect the ureter and the renal pelvis, which is the part of the kidney where urine collects before entering the ureter. The ureters…

Robotic Laparoscopy

The 5 main advantages of robotic laparoscopy (compared to the straight-stick one) The robotic laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive treatment used by urologists. It is one of the greatest medical innovations in the urology field of the…