Comprehensive Care

Clinical Excellence
Our staff and surgeons are the world's foremost experts on robotic prostatectomy surgery. The robotic prostatectomy was perfected here at Henry Ford, and our staff will work tirelessly to deliver the best clinical care available.


Comfort
Many of our patients are from outside of southeast Michigan. Many of our patients stay at the Ritz-Carlton in nearby Dearborn where they recuperate in comfort, knowing that our doctors and nurses are close by to offer any assistance. Our patients receive Ritz treatment with such benefits as sedan transportation to and from the hospital, prescription retrieval, specialized dining options and even a personal concierge available by beeper 24 hours a day.





The Latest in Technological Advances
At Henry Ford Hospital, patients have access to 3-dimensional technology that takes modern robotic surgery to new levels.Surgical teams are now performing robotic surgery for prostate cancer with enhanced efficiency, comfort and communication using this unique technology. Aided by two 60-inch by 80-inch flat projection screens, advanced lighting, and a data monitoring and intercom system, the entire surgical team works in 3-D wearing special polarized glasses.For precision work, when tissue handling is very important, when a millimeter makes a difference, 3-D provides that benefit. The robot-assisted prostatectomy is performed with the da Vinci™ computer-enhanced, minimally invasive surgery system. Using a tiny camera at the end of a laparoscope, the surgeon can operate miniaturized instruments at the end of other laparoscopes, from a remote console with a 3-D view. This allows the surgeon an unprecedented view of the surgical site. Until the development of Henry Ford’s dedicated robotic surgery program, the surgeon at the console was the only member of the team with this unique view.
The patient’s pain, blood loss, risk of urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and recovery time in the hospital and at home are significantly reduced by this procedure. With traditional radical prostatectomy, people are usually in the hospital for two to three days. With robotic prostatectomy, most patients are discharged the day after surgery.
Visual Experience:

Ross Hauer
– Ms. Hauer is an insurance and billing specialist. She will assist you with your specific insurance needs. She can be reached at 313-916-4712.

Arleeta Ellerbee
– Ms. Ellerbee is our patient advocate. She answers the toll-free Vattikuti phone line (888-881-1117). She can answer basic questions about the procedure and schedule consult appointments r. She can assist with special needs that patients may have such as transportation or lodging arrangements.

Andrea Simone, R.N.
– Ms. Simone is registered nurses with a combined experience of more than 30 years in urologic nursing. You may see her for preoperative visits or for follow-up in the clinic.

Natalie Martinez
– Ms. Martinez is our nutritionist. The VUI recognizes the value of a healthy lifetstyle for total wellness. As rates of obesity and chronic disease continue to rise, the need for healthy lifestyle changes become more apparent. Natalie helps any concerned patient with information about healthy eating and exercise after prostate surgery.

Emily Carbott
– Ms. Carbott schedules the patient's robotic surgery. She ensures every patient recieves a convenient date based on their preferences and their other commitments.