Robotic and Minimally Invasive Testicular Cancer Surgery
The urologists at Hackensack Meridian Health are recognized worldwide as leaders in robotic surgery. We are highly experienced in robotic and minimally invasive surgeries for testicular cancer.
Testicle Removal (Radical Inguinal Orchiectomy)
The most effective approach to treating testicular cancer is removing the testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy). Hackensack Meridian Health urologists use a minimally invasive approach with only a small, one-inch incision. A saline-filled prosthetic can be put in place of the removed testicle.
Robotic RPLND (Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection)
If it spreads, testicular cancer takes a predictable route through lymph nodes in the back of your abdomen. Your care team may recommend surgery to remove these lymph nodes.
The surgery (called RPLND) once required a large midline incision and lengthy hospital stay. Our urologists are among the few in the country who perform robotic RPLND using only one small incision. This approach will help preserve your ability to have an erection and minimizes damage to nerves involved with ejaculation.
Hackensack University Medical Center was among the first hospitals in the world — and the first in New Jersey — to use the da Vinci SP® single-port robotic surgery system for urologic surgeries. Compared to traditional surgery, single-port robotic surgery for testicular cancer offers:
- One incision, and less tissue damage
- Increased precision and flexibility for complex surgeries
- Decreased blood loss, reduced need for transfusions, and less risk of infection
- Less pain after surgery
- Smaller external and internal scars
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery and return to normal activities
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Other Treatments for Testicular Cancer
When it comes to treating testicular cancer, your care team will recommend the most effective treatment for your cancer while preserving as much of your function as possible. We collaborate with specialists across John Theurer Cancer Center on state-of-the-art treatments.