Pioneering surgery at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor
The UROCAT Urology team at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor in Barcelona has achieved an important milestone: the successful performance of a robotic radical prostatectomy for the treatment of prostate cancer. The operation, led by Dr. Salvador Esquena and Dr. Antonio Rosales, culminated with the patient’s discharge in a few days and with very positive results.
This is the first robotic urological surgery performed at the center, a moment that marks a new chapter in the hospital’s urological care and reaffirms its commitment to innovation at the service of the patient.
What is the EDGE robot and what makes it different?
The EDGE robot is a state-of-the-art surgical platform and a direct competitor of the well-known Da Vinci system. It is a 3-in-1 solution: it is capable of working in multi-port, single-port and even telesurgery modes. This makes it a very versatile system, adapted to the needs of each intervention.
One of its most outstanding features is 3D vision with artificial intelligence. Thanks to this technology, the surgeon has high-definition, high-contrast images at his disposal, with the possibility of using fluorescence to identify tumor tissues more precisely. The ergonomic design of the equipment also facilitates the surgeon’s work and reduces fatigue during long procedures.
More precision and better recovery for the patient
Urological robotic surgery brings clear benefits for the patient. Thanks to the greater precision of the robot’s movements, incisions are smaller and the risk of injuring healthy tissue is considerably reduced. This translates into less postoperative pain, faster recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
In the case of this first intervention, the patient was discharged within a few days, with very favorable results. A sign that the advanced technology and experience of the UROCAT team work together to offer the best possible care.
Telesurgery and training: the future of surgery
Beyond interventions in the operating room, the EDGE robot opens the door to telesurgery: the possibility of operating on patients remotely. This capability represents a significant advance in the accessibility of high-precision surgical treatments, regardless of the patient’s geographic location.
In addition, the platform has great training potential. It allows future surgeons to train in a controlled and safe environment, improving the quality of surgical education and accelerating the learning of robotic techniques. This is essential to ensure the excellence of care for future generations.
UROCAT’s commitment to innovation
The UROCAT team has been a reference in Urology and Andrology in Barcelona for years. The incorporation of robotic surgery into its healthcare practice is a natural step in a trajectory marked by the search for excellence and continuous improvement.
With specialized professionals and state-of-the-art technology, UROCAT offers its patients the best therapeutic options, always with a personal, clear and reassuring approach. Because each patient deserves care tailored to their needs.
Conclusion
Urological robotic surgery is now a reality at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor. Thanks to the work of the UROCAT team and the use of the EDGE robot, patients with prostate cancer and other urological pathologies now have a more precise and safer surgical option with a faster recovery.
“At UROCAT we are committed to technological innovation as a key tool to offer more precise, safe and personalized care to our patients.”
