How does minimally invasive urology surgery affect me, my disease, my life?

Urology disease treatment never compromised

The urology surgeons of UC Urology have risen to national recognition and prominence through fanatical dedication to their patients. Urology patients are frequently best served through minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery accomplishes the same treatment goals achieved by traditional open surgery, albeit in a much less invasive manner without the morbidity of a large incision. Standard oncologic principles are strictly maintained during minimally invasive procedures, which assures cure rates equivalent to open surgery with the additional benefit of decreased surgical trauma to the body.

Less pain after minimally invasive surgery

There is less pain associated with the small incisions of minimally invasive urology surgery as compared to open surgery, resulting in less postoperative analgesic requirement.

Decreased bleeding during minimally invasive surgery

Minimally invasive urology surgery is associated with decreased intraoperative bleeding in comparison to open surgery. This translates into a decreased probability of requiring blood products, thus further minimizing the small risks associated with transfusion such as transmission of viral infections (HIV, Hepatitis C)

Shorter hospital stay after minimally invasive surgery

The overall benefit of decreased blood, loss, decreased pain and less surgical trauma during minimally invasive urology surgery results in a shorter stay in comparison with conventional open surgery.

Return to full activity sooner after minimally invasive surgery

The advantage of minimally invasive urology surgery is not only the decreased hospital stay but the shorter convalescence and faster recovery after being discharged from the hospital. This allows for an earlier return to a normal preoperative level of physical activity for a patient following a minimally invasive surgical procedure in comparison to open surgery.

The University of Cincinnati Urology Division is one of the leading urology programs, not just in Cincinnati, but in the U.S. UC Urology provides quality health care using the most advanced technology and state-of-the-art diagnostic treatments. Many of our urologists are recognized in multiple national and local "Best Doctors" and "Top Doctors" listings. We provide minimally invasive surgical treatments which include laparoscopic, robot-assisted laparoscopic and endourologic procedures as well as comprehensive care for all urologic conditions.