Saurabh Agarwal, M.D., of The Valley Hospital, Using Robotic Surgical Techniques to Perform Minimally Invasive Nephrectomies
January 8, 2013
Ridgewood NJ, Surgeons at The Valley Hospital are at the forefront of using minimally invasive robotic techniques to treat such conditions as pancreatic, thoracic and gynecologic cancers, and have pioneered the use of the da Vinci System in complex abdominal, liver, and prostate surgical procedures.
Saurabh Agarwal, M.D., Director of Robotic Urology at Valley’s Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, has performed more than 175 surgeries using the da Vinci System. Recently his success with robotic prostate surgery inspired him to utilize the da Vinci System in the treatment of kidney cancer, as well. Today he is one of the only surgeons to use robotics in a highly advanced procedure called a partial nephrectomy.
“The da Vinci System utilizes the latest in surgical and robotics technologies and enables us to take a minimally invasive approach, making it ideal for delicate urologic surgery,” explains Dr. Agarwal. “Robotic surgery allows the surgeon to remove tumors of the kidney in such a way as to preserve significant kidney function and avert the need for complete removal of the diseased kidney. Patients who undergo this procedure can expect a shorter recovery time with fewer complications, and a better long-term outcome.”
For more information about partial nephrectomies, please contact Valley’s Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery at 201-447-8012.
Photo Caption: Saurabh Agarwal, M.D., Director of Robotic Urology at The Valley Hospital’s Institute for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery, is now performing nephrectomy procedures in a minimally invasive manner using the da Vinci Surgical System.