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Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in Manchester

Minimally invasive surgery for prostate problems in Manchester

doctor's charts with stethoscope and a blue ribbon symbolising prostate cancer
A radical prostatectomy is a procedure performed by a consultant urologist to remove your entire prostate as well as its associated structures (known as the seminal vesicles). 

Your prostate is a small gland in your pelvis between your penis and bladder. It has a range of important functions and plays a critical role in the male reproductive system. The main function of your prostate is to produce semen, helping nourish and protect sperm when you ejaculate.  

A radical prostatectomy is performed by urological surgeons to treat cancer of the prostate. The surgery involves completely removing your prostate gland and its surrounding tissue to eliminate cancer that has not spread to other parts of your body. 

Prostate surgery with robotics at The Alexandra Hospital

Many of our highly skilled consultant urologists use the Da Vinci robotic surgical system to perform a radical prostatectomy. 

This advanced robotic technology helps to revolutionise many aspects of traditional surgery, offering a vast range of benefits. These include improved imaging, navigation, and precision and technique. This helps your consultant to perform the procedure with even more accuracy and control, and it speeds up your recovery time. 

A faster recovery time means a shorter stay in hospital and a swifter return to the comfort of your own home and your everyday routine. 

Being back at home and navigating life after a hospital stay is challenging enough without high levels of pain and discomfort. A less invasive surgery means reduced pain and discomfort after surgery, so you can feel physically and emotionally at ease during your recovery period.

"The Da Vinci robot is a fantastic tool that allows me to perform minimally invasive surgery more precisely on my patients. It also helps with the recovery and post-operative period for my patients, because it requires a very small incision. Patients can be discharged and home much earlier than if they had open surgery. My patients also get back to their daily activities much faster." Mr Amar Mohee, consultant urological surgeon

You will need a prostatectomy if you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which is a very common form of cancer in men. 

Getting a diagnosis for prostate cancer

Prostate cancer can be diagnosed with a non-invasive PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test. PSA is a protein produced by cancerous and noncancerous cells in your prostate. It is normal to have a small amount of PSA in your blood, and the amount rises as you get older. A raised PSA level may suggest you have a problem with your prostate, which can sometimes be prostate cancer, but not always. 

Being aware of prostate cancer symptoms

The most common symptoms of prostate cancer can differ from person to person depending on the progression of the disease. As the cancer progresses, some more noticeable and uncomfortable symptoms may appear, including:

Changes in your urinary habits

You might need to pee more frequently, especially at night, which is also known as nocturia. This can hugely interfere with your ability to rest properly, which can have a negative knock-on effect on your daily life

Blood in your urine or semen


The presence of blood in your urine or semen, also known known as hematuria or hematospermia, can be a system of prostate cancer. 

Pelvic pain and discomfort

Prostate cancer can cause discomfort or pain in the pelvic region, lower back, hips, or upper thighs. This pain might vary in intensity and can be accompanied by a sense of pressure. If you experience persistent pain in these areas, we recommend you speak with your doctor. 

Erectile dysfunction

Changes in sexual function, such as difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction), can also be linked to prostate cancer. 

While this symptom can be caused by many factors, including stress and other common prostate conditions, it is worth discussing erectile dysfunction with your doctor to rule out the possibility of prostate cancer. 

The da Vinci surgical system is a market-leading, cutting-edge machine designed to help your consultant perform your prostatectomy with maximum precision and accuracy. 

The robot is made up of a series of mechanical arms, which are linked to a console controlled by your consultant. The robot arms move in sync with your consultant’s hand movements in real time, mimicking your consultant as they perform the surgery. 

Your consultant can see the inside of your body and their hand movements in real time through a high-definition, 3D real image. They can use the da Vinci robotic system to make smaller and more accurate movements than possible with their own hands, which is perfect for the ultimate precision. It is important to know that your surgery is not performed by a walking, talking robot. Your consultant is always in control of the procedure, using the console to guide the robot and make minute, precise movements with the robotic arms. 

A robotic prostatectomy, which might also be called a robotic radical prostatectomy, or a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, is a type of minimally invasive keyhole surgery performed with the help of our robotic system.

A prostatectomy is performed under general anaesthetic, which means you'll be asleep for the procedure. 

The operation normally takes between two and four hours. 

During a radical prostatectomy, your consultant surgically removes your entire prostate, surrounding tissue, and seminal vesicles (glands that produce semen). They may also remove some lymph nodes. This is the type of prostatectomy used for prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of your body.

It is important to know that after surgery, you will no longer be able to ejaculate. You will still be able to climax, but no fluid will be produced. If you plan to have children, you may want to ask your doctor about storing a sample of your sperm before the procedure so it can be used later for in vitro fertilisation (IVF). 

Our fixed-price packages include the cost of your surgery and all appropriate aftercare appointments. However, any pre-surgery diagnostic tests and your consultant's outpatient appointment fees are charged separately.

Our flexible payment options help you spread the cost of your payment across a time period that suits you. We offer fixed-term monthly payment plans over one to five years with no deposit required. If you decide to pay over 10 months, you will pay interest free. If you are paying for a longer period, you will pay 9.9% APR.

If you have private health insurance, this surgery may be covered by your provider. Speak to your insurer directly to find out.

The cost of your treatment will be confirmed in writing at the time of booking. Please contact our self pay team on 0161 464 8927 for more information. 

There are many benefits of robotic-assisted surgery, some of which we have highlighted above. These include:

  • Increased precision and accuracy
  • Fast recovery times
  • Less pain and discomfort
  • Access to the latest technology with the best medical minds

A faster recovery and return to the life you love

The improved range of motion with robotics allows your consultant to perform surgery using a minimally invasive technique, which leads to a faster recovery and less pain after surgery. This is because less damage is made to the tissue and nerves surrounding the incisions, helping control your comfort levels during your recovery period. 

A speedier recovery means you can return the comfort of home sooner and get back doing the parts of your everyday life that make you feel like you. This includes:

  • Driving
  • Sport and exercise
  • Work
  • Daily chores and everyday tasks
  • Sex

When you choose to go private with us, you can expect:   

  • Flexible appointment times to fit your schedule
  • The freedom to choose your hospital and your consultant
  • Bespoke, consultant-led treatment plans tailored to your individual needs  
  • Private en-suite rooms as standard 
  • Tasty and nutritious meals cooked onsite to your dietary requirements
  • Support from the same compassionate clinical team from beginning to end  
  • Affordable, fixed-price packages with aftercare included  
  • Flexible payment options to help spread the cost of your care

If you want to know more about this procedure and find out if it's the right treatment for you, book your appointment online today. 

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