Florida Hospital Celebration Doctor Published for Expertise

Florida Hospital Celebration Doctor Published for Expertise

Published: 
Aug 04, 2009

Dr. Vipul R. Patell, a world-renowned urologist and prostate cancer surgeon at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, was recently published in the official medical journal of the European Association of Urology (EAU), European Urology. The article in this respectable urologic forum focused on Dr. Patel's experience and expertise in using a revolutionary stitch during a robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

During the procedure, Dr. Patel manipulates the da Vinci® robot that allows him to transfer his skills into a laparoscopic environment that employs highly precise instruments and magnified vision. While operating, Dr. Patel utilizes the periurethral suspension stitch that results in a significantly shorter recovery of urinary continence for his patients. This minimally invasive procedure is the most preferred cancer treatment for surgical removal of the prostate.

"Being published in European Urology, which has the highest impact factor in our field, is an honor and a testament to the quality of our radical robotic prostatectomy outcomes research," Dr. Patel said. "With over 3,000 cases performed thus far, our goal is to provide our patients with world-class care and to continue pushing the boundaries of excellence in our field."

Dr. Patel serves as the medical director of the Global Robotics Institute and is the most experienced robotic surgeon in the world. He utilizes his skills and knowledge to educate his fellow surgeons, and even authored the first robotic urologic surgery textbook. Prior to joining Florida Hospital, Dr. Patel practiced at Ohio State University where he served as the director of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery.

Dr. Patel is dedicated to pursuing the newest techniques in robotic surgery and strives to provide personalized patient care. For more information about robotic surgery, please visit http://www.globalroboticsinstitute.com.