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The da Vinci Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
 Introduction to the Next Generation Surgical Robot at Sentara Norfolk General
da Vinci Robotic-Assisted Prostatectomy Webcast (archived from live surgical webcast on August 8, 2007 at 2 p.m.)
Minimally invasive surgery
for prostate cancer at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital began in November, 2000, with laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Since then the Aesop voice-activated robotic camera and the Zeus surgical robot (Computer Motion, Goleta, CA) have been utilized.
In July, 2004, specially trained surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital began using the region's first da Vinci® surgical robot (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA), a medical breakthrough for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
In early 2007, surgeons at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital surpassed 500 successful da Vinci® laporscopic prostatectomies. In this web page, we will introduce the history of the program, details of the da Vinci® system, and information for patients and their families.
More Information:
 Patient Story: Wayne Sandlin Talks About His Experience with the Surgery
History of Minimally Invasive Prostate Cancer Surgery at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
What is the da Vinci® Surgical Robot?
Is the da Vinci® Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy right for me?
How is a da Vinci® Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy different from other prostate cancer surgeries?
da Vinci® Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: step by step outline
Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: published results before da Vinci®
Commonly Asked Questions
How to Make an Appointment
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Glossary & References
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