What is robotic reconstruction urology used to treat?

Written in association with: Mr Pavlos Pavlakis
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Edited by: Conor Lynch

This article focuses on robotic reconstruction urology, as revered consultant urologist, Mr Pavlos Pavlakis, provides us with an all-you-need-to-know guide in relation to this specific surgical approach.

What is robotic reconstruction urology?

Robotic reconstruction urology, also known as robot-assisted urologic surgery, is a cutting-edge approach to treating complex urological conditions using minimally invasive techniques and advanced robotic technology. This innovative surgical approach combines the precision of robotic systems with the expertise of urological surgeons to achieve optimal outcomes for patients with a variety of urological disorders.

 

What are the main associated advantages of this surgical approach?

One of the key advantages of robotic reconstruction urology is its ability to perform highly intricate surgical procedures with enhanced precision and dexterity. Robotic systems, such as the da Vinci Surgical System, consist of robotic arms equipped with tiny surgical instruments and a high-definition camera, which are controlled by the surgeon from a console in the operating room. This allows for greater control during surgery, as well as improved visualisation of the surgical site.

 

What is robotic reconstruction urology used to treat?

Robotic reconstruction urology is commonly used to treat conditions such as urinary tract reconstruction, bladder reconstruction, and pelvic organ prolapse. These procedures may be performed to repair congenital abnormalities, treat traumatic injuries, or address complications of other urological surgeries.

 

Common procedures include robotic urinary reconstruction in terms of stoma formation or neobladder formation during a robotic cystectomy procedure. Another robotic reconstruction operation is robotic re-implantation of the ureter.

 

Is it suitable for all patients?

While robotic reconstruction urology is associated with many benefits, it is not suitable for all patients or all types of urological conditions. Patients considering robotic surgery should consult with a qualified urological surgeon to determine if they are candidates for this approach and to discuss the potential risks and benefits of treatment.

 

If you wish to consult with Mr Pavlos Pavlakis, just head on over to his Top Doctors profile today. 

By Mr Pavlos Pavlakis
Urology

Mr Pavlos Pavlakis is a highly skilled consultant urological surgeon based in London. He specialises in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of prostate and bladder cancer using robotic urological surgery.

With participation in over 1000 robotic operations  Mr Pavlakis has particular expertise in robotic cystectomy and robotic prostatectomy. After graduating from Sapienza University of Rome, Mr Pavlakis earned a Master's degree in Robotic Surgery from the prestigious University of Paris Pierre and Marie Curie. He completed his general urology training in Greece and subsequently pursued three additional fellowships in advanced urology in Sweden, the UK, and the USA.  

These fellowships included a reconstructive urology visiting fellowship and a post CCT robotic urology fellowship specializing in prostate and bladder cancer. In 2019, Mr Pavlakis joined the Clinic St Joseph in Belgium where he performed several of the hospital's first complex procedures, including a Johansen stage 1 urethral reconstruction, first robotic Retzius sparing radical prostatectomy, and introduced the transperineal prostate biopsy approach. 

Mr Pavlakis currently has his NHS post at the Southend University Hospital. Mr Pavlakis sees his private patients in Cromwell Hospital, and Harley street London. Drawing on his extensive international training and clinical experience, Mr Pavlakis is renowned for his skill in performing robotic radical prostatectomy, including standard and Retzius Spare approaches, circumcision, short frenulum reconstruction, flexible cystoscopy, hematuria, PSA investigations, prostate biopsy, prostate enlargement management, kidney stone treatment, hydrocele surgical repair, and epididymal cyst excision.

Mr Pavlakis has decades of research experience. His academic work has been widely published in international volumes and peer-reviewed journals, focusing on robotic assisted treatments, cancer detection, and renal trauma. Mr Pavlakis himself is a regular presenter at global urology and cancer conferences.

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