Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery. “Minimally invasive” means that instead of operating on patients through large incisions miniaturised surgical instruments that fit through a series of quarter-inch incisions are used. Robotic surgery involves using a computer that remotely controls very small instruments attached to a robot. This procedure is done under general anaesthetic. Instruments that are attached to the robotic arms are inserted through the small cuts in the body, such as in the abdomen and the surgeon directs the movements of the robot from a nearby computer station. The robot matches the surgeon’s hand movements to perform the procedure. An endoscope (a thin tube with a camera attached) allows the surgeon to view highly magnified three-dimensional images of the required site. This surgery is similar to laparoscopic (‘keyhole’) or endoscopic surgery, but the movements possible are smaller and more precise. Robotic instruments can also access hard to reach areas of the body more easily through smaller incisions compared to traditional open and laparoscopic surgery. Robotic surgery may be used for a range of procedures, such as: coronary artery bypass and mitral valve repair; and removal of the kidney, gallbladder or uterus.
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Michael J Mackey, MBchB, DipObst, FRACS, is one of New Zealand’s top Urologic Surgeons and is Auckland’s only credentialed Robotic . . .
Prostate Cancer
PSA Evaluation and Workup
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Robotic Prostatectomy
Robotic Renal Surgery
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Areas of Specialisation: Adult Urology, Laser, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery, Cryosurgery . . .
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I have a high volume complex laparoscopic urological practice.
Mr David Merrilees is a qualified urologist and member of the Royal Australasian College . . .
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Misch Neill is a Urological Surgeon in Private and Public practice in the North Shore and Central Auckland. He can usually offer appointments within . . .
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Provide urological services for Canterbury, Central Otago, the West Coast and the Wairarapa. Our team of urologists provide tertiary care in all subspecialties . . .
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Urologist and a Genitourinary Oncologist, with fellowship training in management of urological malignancies and robotic surgery. . . .
Urological Cancers, Relevant Assessment, Diagnostics & Management: Elevated PSA, Prostate MRI & Guided Biopsy, Haematuria, Prostate, Kidney, Ureter, Bladder & Testis Cancers
Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery
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Mr David Vokes is a voice, swallow and upper airway specialist in Auckland, New Zealand. David is the first Otolaryngologist in New Zealand to complete post Fellowship training in Laryngology – the subspecialty that deals with disorders of the voice, of swallowing, and of the upper airway.
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Experienced, high volume head and neck Surgeon with a large thyroid, parathyroid and neck lump assessment and surgery practice. . . .