Particular attention is paid to the treatment of prostate cancerfor which cutting-edge technologies such as the diagnosis with Fusion Biopsy and robotic surgery
San Pier Damiano Hospital in Faenza
The Urology Operating Unit provides patients with a path dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the main male disorders, both benign and malignant, in particular for pathologies of the prostate (prostate cancer, prostatitis, prostatic hyperplasia),urethraof the kidneyfrom the bladder.
San Pier Damiano Hospital stands out both in the diagnostic field with the Fusion biopsy for the early diagnosis of prostate cancer, both in the surgical field with a team specialized in traditional interventions and with minimally invasive techniques also through the use of robotic surgery.
Diagnostic tests – Fusion Biopsy
Among the fundamental diagnostic tests made available is the Fusion biopsyused in particular for the diagnosis of prostate cancer.
This minimally invasive technique “fuses” the images obtained from two diagnostic tests, i.e. Endorectal Ultrasound and Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In this way, the Fusion Biopsy allows you to more precisely identify the exact area of the prostate from which to take the tissue sample to be subjected to histological examination. Compared to traditional diagnostic techniques performed with “random sampling” of tissue, the Fusion Biopsy allows fewer and more targeted sampling to be performed: this, in addition to guaranteeing more precise diagnosistranslates to a faster recovery of the patient and in one reduction of complications. The precision of the fusion biopsy also allows you to define the most suitable surgical treatment for each patient, thus avoiding overtreatment.
Robot Hugo
Surgical treatments – the Hugo robot
The surgical activity of the Urology Operating Unit of San Pier Damiano Hospital relies on the help of Hugo robot which, in selected patients, allows very precise and targeted interventions to be performed.
It is present at the Urology Operating Unit a team of surgeons specialized in robotic surgery, who boast many years of experience in the use of the robotic arm. Unlike what you might think, the robot does not act autonomously, but is always guided by the hands of an expert surgeon, who has specific training in the use of these cutting-edge technologies.
Compared to traditional “open” surgery, robot-assisted surgery with the Hugo robot has several advantages:
• it’s a minimally invasive techniquewith a lower impact even than other minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as laparoscopy;
• is based on very sophisticated technologies, which allow to obtain a optical magnification of the operating field and to observe anatomical structures in three dimensions during surgery.
• the robotic arm can perform 360° movements and reproduces the operator’s movements with great precisioneliminating the risks linked to imperceptible “tremors” of the hands;
• Robotic hand can work effectively in very narrow and deep sectors of the human body and can perform maneuvers that would be complicated or impossible with traditional surgical techniques.
Thanks to its precision, robotic surgery brings significant benefits benefits for patients. In particular, we find:
– one reduction of surgical traumabecause the cuts are smaller;
– one greater precision in the removal of tumors;
– fewer post-operative complications because the great precision of the robotic arm makes it possible to safeguard the integrity and function of the healthy tissues close to the tumor;
– one reduction of hospital stay times and faster recovery of urinary continence and erection.
Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a frequent disorder in women but can also occur in men. It is a condition that significantly compromises the quality of life because the continuous need to urinate and involuntary urine losses affect social and emotional life. Today this condition can be treated surgically with a minimally invasive procedure under local anesthesia. The approach is different in women and men.
• Female urinary incontinence: with a small vaginal incision, a Sling is positioned, i.e. a small band made of biocompatible material that supports the urethra and reduces leakage.
• Male urinary incontinence: an implantable prosthesis is inserted which restores urinary control. The prosthesis consists of a reservoir placed near the bladder, a cuff that wraps around the urethra and a pump positioned in the scrotum. The coordinated action of these three components restores continence and, thanks to the pump, allows the patient to independently control urination.
San Pier Damiano Hospital
www.sanpierdamianohospital.com
Via Portisano 1 – 48018 Faenza (RA)
tel. 0546 671111
Medical Director: Dr. Valentina Di Gregori
