NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Robotic surgery is
safe at Lenox Hill Hospital. Led by Chief of Robotic Surgery, Dr.
David Samadi, patients should choose
Lenox Hill for robotic prostate surgery because an experienced
surgeon is performing the entire procedure.
Dr. David Samadi is a world
renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon because of his surgical
volume (6,000 cases to date), successful track record and training
in open and laparoscopic prostate surgery. He performs the entire
surgery using his SMART Surgery (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic
Technique) in under 90 minutes, maintaining patient recovery in the
hospital to 1-2 days.
Reports were released last week that exposed a concerning death
and injury rate for robotic procedures. This is heavily dependent
on the surgeon performing the surgery, rather than the device
itself.
"In the hands of experienced surgeons, robotic surgery is not
only safe, but gives tremendous benefits to the patient's outcome
and recovery. Inexperienced surgeons jumping behind the robot can
cause serious complications and most likely where these concerning
statistics came from," stressed Dr. Samadi.
At Lenox Hill Hospital, the da Vinci Surgical System is used in
many procedures including robotic prostate surgery. What sets the
hospital apart from others is that Dr. Samadi performs the entire
operation, from start to finish.
Robotic surgery has improved many otherwise difficult surgeries
such as prostatectomy (removal of the prostate). The prostate gland
is deep in the body; the tiny robotic instruments allow Dr. Samadi
to lift the prostate from the deep pelvic floor. For men with
prostate cancer who choose Lenox Hill, recovery is much easier and
patients experience fewer side effects.
Renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon, Dr. David Samadi,
innovated the SMART Surgery Technique (Samadi Modified Advanced
Robotic Technique) specifically to avoid issues of incontinence
after prostate cancer surgery. Employing the da Vinci Robotic
Surgical System, he uses his SMART Technique to remove the
prostate, sparing important nerves for urinary control and sexual
function.
"With prostate cancer specifically and the SMART Technique I
designed using the robot, men suffer far less in recovery and
experience improved urinary control and sexual function after the
procedure. Why? Because the robot delivers the ability to avoid
critical nerves for these functions as we remove the gland from the
body," said Dr. Samadi.
Robotic surgery gives far greater precision than open or
laparoscopic technique, giving more control over cancer cure rate.
The robot also gives 3x magnification and a better range of motion.
If used properly by skilled surgeons like Dr. Samadi, robotic
surgery is a major upgrade from open surgery.
"Every surgeon should be fully committed to their patient and
the same surgeon should perform each case from start to finish.
That is what's going on in our Prostate Cancer Center at Lenox
Hill," noted Dr. Samadi.
Dr. Samadi has performed over 6,000 robotic prostatectomies
using his SMART Technique. 96% of patients who experienced normal
continence prior to surgery regained full urinary control after
surgery.
Other benefits of Dr. Samadi's SMART Surgery Technique compared
to other surgical techniques:
- Minimal blood loss
- Decreased risk of complications during and post-surgery
- Length of surgery is significantly less
- Accurate staging of the cancer
The following factors separate his patient's outcome from
others:
- He is trained in open, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
- He has performed over 6,000 robotic prostate surgeries (more
than any other surgeon in New York
City)
- 84% of men who undergo his surgery regain complete sexual
function post-surgery
- He performs the entire surgery
- His SMART Technique (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic
Technique) for prostate cancer – Learn more about the Smart Surgery
Technique
On top of a positive outcome and recovery, patients can also
expect concierge service post-surgery, including staying on Dr.
Samadi's private floor in their own private suite at Lenox Hill
Hospital, coupled with the best care and attention needed in the
immediate time after surgery.
Patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer who want to learn
more about their treatment options can contact Dr. Samadi for a
consultation at ProstateCancer911.com and by calling
212.365.5000.
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SOURCE Dr. David Samadi