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Da Vinci Prostatectomy

Da Vinci prostatectomy is a robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgical procedure using the Da Vinci technology to remove the prostate gland after the early diagnosis of prostate cancer. The surgery usually takes around 2 to 3 hours.

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What is the safe platelet count for surgery?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 73-year-old male and I have been scheduled for a co-surgery. Da Vinci prostatectomy for PC and double hernia repair with patches. My platelet count is 92 x 10^3 per microliter. I have had this for over 17 years. I had a bone marrow biopsy before 16 years and also, had a recent one b...  Read Full »


Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, this platelet count is acceptable for all major procedures, except involving the central nervous system. No problem should occur during surgery with this platelet count. However, if doubtful, then can go for extra pl...  Read Full »

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