NYU Langone Surgeons Share Expertise in Robotic Surgery with Peers from Across the Country
Newswise — A team of urological surgeons from NYU Langone Medical Center performed a robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy in New York and beamed the procedure from New York via high definition satellite to more than 400 participants attending the American Urological Association’s (AUA) 2012 Annual Meeting in Atlanta earlier this week. The surgery showcased the advanced robotic technology available to patients at the Robotic Surgery Center at NYU Langone.
“We have one of the most advanced robotic surgery programs in the New York metropolitan area and our goal is to leverage this technology to help simplify complex procedures, and develop innovative new techniques that result in better outcomes for our patients,” said Michael Stifelman, MD, associate professor, Department of Urology and director of robotic surgery at NYU Langone Medical. “NYU Langone surgeons pioneered the use of robotics in partial nephrectomies and hold courses each month for surgeons to learn best practices.”
During a partial nephrectomy, the tumor is removed while the rest of the kidney is left intact and functioning. The superior maneuverability of a robotic tool is ideally suited for delicate cutting and stitching required in this surgery, while the minimally-invasive nature of the procedure is less traumatic, and helps preserve kidney function and results in faster recovery time.
The Robotic Surgery Center at NYU Langone is the largest multispecialty robotic surgery center in the New York metro area. They perform robotic-assisted urologic, gynecologic, mitral valve and general cardiothoracic surgery. More information about the center may be found at http://robotic-surgery.med.nyu.edu/
About NYU Langone Medical Center:NYU Langone Medical Center, a world-class, patient-centered, integrated, academic medical center, is one on the nation’s premier centers for excellence in clinical care, biomedical research and medical education. Located in the heart of Manhattan, NYU Langone is composed of four hospitals – Tisch Hospital, its flagship acute care facility; the Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of only five hospitals in the nation dedicated to orthopaedics and rheumatology; Hassenfeld Pediatric Center, a comprehensive pediatric hospital supporting a full array of children’s health services; and the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, the world’s first university-affiliated facility devoted entirely to rehabilitation medicine– plus NYU School of Medicine, which since 1841 has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history. The medical center’s tri-fold mission to serve, teach and discover is achieved 365 days a year through the seamless integration of a culture devoted to excellence in patient care, education and research. For more information, go to www.NYULMC.org.
RSS