Transforming Urological Surgery with the da Vinci Xi Robot Urological surgery often involves delicate structures in confined areas. The da Vinci Xi provides enhanced visualization and controlled instrument movement, helping surgeons perform complex procedures through small incisions while protecting surrounding tissues.
Urological Conditions Treated with Robotic Surgery
The da Vinci Xi may be used for selected patients with:
Kidney cancer or kidney tumors
Prostate cancer
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction
Benefits for Urological Surgery For appropriately selected patients, robotic-assisted urological surgery may offer:
Bladder cancer
Complex urinary tract conditions requiring reconstruction
Ureteral obstruction or injury
Smaller incisions and less surgical trauma Reduced blood loss during complex pelvic or kidney procedures Enhanced 3D visualization of nerves, blood vessels and urinary structures Greater precision when working in narrow spaces such as the pelvis Better preservation of healthy kidney tissue during partial nephrectomy Support for nerve-sparing techniques during prostate surgery Precise suturing and reconstruction of the ureter and urinary tract Less postoperative discomfort and potentially faster recovery
For prostate cancer , robotic radical prostatectomy allows the surgeon to remove the prostate with a magnified 3D view of the pelvis. When appropriate, this precision can support nerve-sparing techniques aimed at preserving urinary continence and erectile function. For kidney tumors , robotic partial nephrectomy can help remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. Precise dissection, suturing and control of blood vessels are especially important when kidney function needs to be protected. For bladder cancer, robotic radical cystectomy provides access to the deep pelvis, where careful dissection around surrounding organs and blood vessels is required. Robotic technology is also valuable in reconstructive urology. Pyeloplasty can correct a blockage where the kidney meets the ureter, while ureteral reimplantation can repair obstruction, injury or other abnormalities.
At Bumrungrad Robotic Surgery Center, experienced urologists use the da Vinci Xi for prostate, kidney, bladder and reconstructive urinary procedures, with treatment planned according to each patient’s diagnosis, anatomy and overall health.
12 Issue: September 2026
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