Minimally Invasive Surgery

What is minimally invasive surgery?

It is a type of surgical procedure that uses small incisions and specialized technology such as cameras and micro-instruments, instead of traditional open surgeries. This means less trauma to your body, a lower risk of complications, and a faster return to your normal routine.

What urological problems can be treated with this type of surgery?

In my practice, I use minimally invasive surgery to treat:

• Kidney stones that do not pass with medication (see stone treatment)
• Early-stage prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer or suspicious lesions
• Prostate problems due to benign enlargement
• Certain urological surgeries of the bladder or urethra

Each case is evaluated individually to choose the best technique based on your diagnosis and health condition.

Advantages of minimally invasive surgery

The main benefits include:

• Smaller incisions and less scarring
• Less postoperative pain
• Lower risk of infection and complications
• Faster recovery and earlier return to your activities
• Shorter hospital stay

This translates into less physical and emotional impact for you and your family.

How is the procedure done?

Depending on the type of surgery, small cameras are used to project the image onto a screen and microinstruments allow for highly precise operations. In most cases, general or regional anesthesia is applied. The duration varies depending on the procedure, but it is usually shorter than traditional open surgeries.

What is the recovery like?

In most cases, hospitalization is short, and you can return home the next day or even the same day. Relative rest, hydration, and simple home care are recommended. I will provide you with all the instructions to ensure a safe and quick recovery. If you need preliminary studies such as a cystoscopy or a prostate biopsy, we will perform them before scheduling the surgery.