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An Overview of Robotic Adrenalectomy
A robotic adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either one or both of the adrenal glands using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. The adrenal glands are small organs that secrete hormones – such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, androgens, estrogens, aldosterone, and cortisol – which help regulate a range of bodily functions like… Read more
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An Overview of Robotic Cystectomy
Robotic cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the bladder using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. A cystectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove either part or all of the bladder, usually in order to treat bladder cancer, or neurological conditions affecting the urinary system and birth… Read more
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An Overview of Robotic Nephrectomy
A robotic nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. A nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and other waste products from your blood,… Read more
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An Overview of Robotic Prostatectomy
Robotic prostatectomy is a procedure to remove either part or all of the prostate gland using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. Prostatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either all of, or part of, the prostate gland, usually to treat benign conditions in the prostate, or to treat localised prostate cancer and… Read more
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What Is Robotic Surgery?
Robotic surgery is a surgical method performed by using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. Let’s take a look at some specifics about this minimally invasive surgery. Robotic surgery is a surgical method performed by using small tools that are attached to a robotic system. Rather than the surgeon performing the procedure… Read more
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What Is Adrenalectomy?
An adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either one or both of the adrenal glands, which are located just above the kidneys. The adrenal glands are small organs that secrete hormones – such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, androgens, estrogens, aldosterone, and cortisol – which help regulate a range of bodily functions like your immune system,… Read more
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What Is Cystectomy?
Cystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the bladder, usually to treat bladder cancer. Let’s take a look at some specifics about the surgery. The bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, about the size of a pear when empty with a capacity somewhere between 400 and 600ml when… Read more
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What Is Nephrectomy?
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney, usually to treat cancer and other kidney diseases. Let’s take a look at the specifics of the procedure. Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove either part or all of the kidney. The kidneys are vital organs that filter water and… Read more
