Stupendous Success for Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy.

The Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy, or VIP, is a method of robotic prostatectomy developed by surgeons at Henry Ford Hospital. Since the first case in 2001, more than 40,000 cases have been performed worldwide. The operation has achieved spectacular acceptance by patients. In 2001, less than 100 cases were done world wide (ninety percent of them were done at Henry Ford). In 2007, it is estimated that more than 30,000 patients will undergo the VIP robotic prostatectomy, with minor modifications.

In the hands of surgeons at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, robotic technology enhances the advantages of laparoscopic surgery, taking it to the next level. Compared to open surgery, robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy offers:

Less pain
Fewer complications
Shorter hospital stays
Faster recovery
Earlier return of urinary control
Improved sexual function
Less internal scarring

The Vattikuti Urology Institute has performed more robotic procedures than any other hospital in the world. Surgeons at the Institute developed the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy, and it was the first in the world to perform the procedure on an outpatient basis. On average, 20-25 procedures are completed in a week. Dr Mani Menon and his team have ben exceptionally successful in this work.

The Vattikuti Urology Institute has performed more robotic procedures than any other hospital in the world. Surgeons at the Institute developed the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy, and were the first in the world to perform the procedure on an outpatient

The Vattikuti Urology Institute
K9, 2799 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit MI 48202
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