Robotic Prostatectomy
Left: One large incision is made in the abdomen in open prostatectomy.
Right: Five to six small incisions for inserting the surgical instruments are made in the abdomen in robotic prostatectomy.
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Left: One large incision is made in the abdomen in open prostatectomy.
Right: Five to six small incisions for inserting the surgical instruments are made in the abdomen in robotic prostatectomy.