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Our expert team of physicians at Stony Brook Urology employs cutting-edge robotic technology to manage a wide variety of minimally invasive urologic procedures.
Our team provides minimally invasive robotic procedures across various subspecialties, including urologic oncology, pediatric urology, and female urology. Our robotic surgeons have received training at elite institutions and have multiple years of advanced experience using minimally invasive techniques. We continue to research and adapt to the best ideas in medicine to provide our patients with the utmost care.
What You Should Know
Robotic surgery has evolved from traditional laparoscopic surgery- a minimally invasive technique that allows surgeons to operate in the belly, distended with air to allow for a working space. Instead of big, open incisions to reach organs, laparoscopic surgery allows for tiny incisions, finer tissue manipulation, and therefore a quicker time to heal. This type of surgery is performed using The da Vinci ® Surgical System. Robotic-assisted procedures are quickly becoming the favored approach for surgeons.
To learn more, visit our FAQ page here.
Robotic Assisted Surgery takes traditional laparoscopic surgery to the 21st Century.
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Please understand these key points of robotic-assisted surgery:
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| For Patients | For Surgeons |
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| Urologic Condition | Type of Robotic Surgery |
| Bladder Cancer | Robotic Cystectomy |
| Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer | Robotic Nephroureterectomy |
| Kidney Cancer | Robotic Partial Nephrectomy |
| Prostate Cancer | Robotic Prostatectomy |
| Ureteropelvic Junction (UPJ) Obstruction | Robotic Pyeloplasty |
| Urinary Incontinence | Robotic Sacrocolpopexy |
| Urachal Duct Cyst | Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Excision |
Meet Our Expert Robot-Assisted Surgeons
Stony Brook Urology prides itself on providing the most up-to-date surgical therapy for any urologic condition, adult or pediatric.
Urologic Oncology Specialists
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| Wayne C. Waltzer, MD, FACS Professor & Chairman of Urology Kidney Transplantation Urologic Oncology |
Massimiliano Spaliviero, MD Assistant Professor General Urology Urologic Oncology |
Pediatric Urology Specialists
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| Michael Ernst, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Urology |
Rachel Davis, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Urology |
Female Urology Specialists
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| Jason Kim, MD Assistant Professor Female Urology Voiding Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Reconstruction |
Steven Weissbart, MD Assistant Professor Female Urology Voiding Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Reconstruction |
Justina Tam, MD Assistant Professor Female Urology Voiding Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Reconstruction |
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