What is Robotic Surgery?

Minimally-invasive robotic surgery has been transforming surgical outcomes for patients. Dr Menogue is fellowship trained in robotic surgery and has developed his skills under world renowned leaders in this field. The da Vinci Xi surgical robot is a state-of-the-art system and allows minimally-invasive alternatives to complex, open surgeries for both cancerous and non-cancerous conditions. Procedures are conducted through tiny incisions with delicate, precise instruments, meaning a faster, less painful recovery for the patient, and less post-operative complications.

The da Vinci robot consists of four robotic arms – three for holding surgical instruments and one for the system’s 3D cameras. During a robotic surgery, the surgeon sits in the tower and controls the robotic arms using master controls and foot pedals.

The Robotic system is proven to result in less blood loss, less post-operative pain and a shorter hospital stay with excellent cancer and functional outcomes

Robotic surgery is a modern form of keyhole surgery that lets me perform operations through very small cuts, using special robotic instruments. In urology, this is especially helpful for complex procedures like surgery for prostate cancer, kidney tumours, and bladder cancer. The robot gives me a 3D view and very fine control of the instruments, which means greater precision, less pain, and quicker recovery for patients. I have had advanced training in robotic surgery and have been performing these operations for many years. An exciting new step is the single-port robot, which allows major surgery to be done through just one small incision. From November 2025, I will be offering this next-generation approach in my practice.