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daVinci Prostatectomy (dVP)

Minimally invasive surgery using the da Vinci surgical robot system is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer.

DaVinci Protectomyda Vinci Prostatectomy is performed with the assistance of the da Vinci® Surgical System – the latest evolution in robotics technology. The da Vinci Surgical System enables surgeons to operate with unmatched precision and control using only a few small incisions. Recent studies suggest that da Vinci Prostatectomy may offer improved cancer control and a faster return to potency and continence. Other potential benefits include:

  • Significantly less pain
  • Less blood loss
  • Fewer complications
  • Less scarring
  • A shorter hospital stay
  • And a faster return to normal daily activities


Find an OHSU surgeon who performs da Vinci Prostatectomy.

Learn more about da Vinci at www.davincisurgery.com.