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surgery at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor<\/h4><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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&#8217;s discharge in a few days and with very positive results.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is the first robotic urological surgery performed at the center, a moment that marks a new chapter in the hospital&#8217;s urological care and reaffirms its commitment to innovation at the service of the patient.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd6b4a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd6b4a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5000982 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5000982\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2156eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2156eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What is the EDGE robot and what makes it different?<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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&#8217;s work and reduces fatigue during long procedures.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">More precision and better recovery for the patient<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Urological robotic surgery brings clear benefits for the patient. Thanks to the greater precision of the robot&#8217;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.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Telesurgery and training: the future of surgery<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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&#8217;s geographic location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">UROCAT&#8217;s commitment to innovation<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">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.<\/p><p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><br><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Conclusion<\/h5>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Urological robotic surgery is now a reality at the Hospital Universitari Sagrat Cor. 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