Robotic Surgery

BayCare Clinic urologists perform hundreds of minimally-invasive procedures a year, treating male and female patients of all ages to improve their urinary system health.  Our surgeons have been using robotic surgery since 2008.

Robots assist the surgeon by providing automated movements that are more accurate and repeatable.  In robotic surgery, the robot is always under human control.  They can be programmed and moved to position tools and carry out a range of precise surgical tasks.

Better Outcomes

Our board certified urologists utilize cutting-edge technology, including endoscopic, laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures, in the surgical treatment of urinary tract functions and conditions of the kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethra.   

Minimally-invasive robotic surgery provides the following benefits:

  • Greater surgical precision
  • Less bleeding
  • Less pain and scarring
  • Significantly smaller incision site
  • Less risk of infection
  • Quick recovery - shorter hospital stay
  • Maximized potential for restoration of urinary control
  • Maximized potential for restoration of erectile function
  • Equal or improved cancer cure rate 

Robotic Surgery Procedures

BayCare Clinic urologists use robotic surgery to treat the following conditions:

  • Kidney cancer / partial and radical nephrectomy
  • Prostate / prostatectomy
  • Urinary reconstruction 

When non-invasive treatments are not an option, robotic surgery is a high quality treatment alternative for many genitourinary conditions, such as prostate, bladder, kidney and erectile dysfunction, as well as incontinence problems, and cancers of the kidney, bladder, and prostate.   

At BayCare Clinic, our urologists are committed to providing Green Bay, as well as the greater Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan regions, with access to the best in the industry for minimally-invasive robotic surgery treatment options. 

We use the daVinci Surgical System, a time-tested and leading technology in the field of urinary system health care.  This robotic surgery system, coupled with our urologist's surgical expertise, provides optimal outcomes for patient comfort and care. 

Providers

Heather M. Stefaniak, MD
W. Scott Dougherty, MD, FACS