Florida Institute of Robotic Surgery & Technology

10/05/2015

Dear All,
Dr. Trushar Patel has now expanded the USF Urology practice in the Tampa area to now include Florida Hospital Fletcher & Florida Hospital Carrollwood should you prefer these locations. Please call 813-250-2213 to make an appointment with Dr. Patel.

09/14/2014

Dr. Trushar Patel is an Assistant Professor of Urology at the Morsani College of Medicine at the University of South Florida. He completed a fellowship in Robotic and Minimally Invasive Urologic Oncology at Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to his fellowship, he completed his urology residency at Columbia University Medical Center and earned his medical degree at the New York University School of Medicine in 2006.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Urological Association, Endourological Society, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Patel is the author of numerous publications and has contributed to multiple book chapters. His major research interests include outcomes after surgery for urological malignancies, technology utilization, and surgical curriculum development.

09/14/2014

Fluorescence Real Time Imaging for Kidney: Cancer Surgery
We are now able to perform partial nephrectomy by selectively clamping blood flow to the tumor using near infrared vision with the robotic platform. This technology allows for efficient removal of kidney tumors while preserving and maintaining normal renal function. In addition, fluorescence imaging allows us to differentiate between normal and cancerous tissue allowing for maximal renal function preservation.

09/14/2014

Nerve Preservation During Robotic Prostatectomy: We continue to work hard on improving functional recovery after prostatectomy, focusing on recovery of sexual function. With collaboration from other academic centers, our technique has been refined to offer the best functional outcomes. Post-operatively, we have developed rehabilitation protocols have been shown to improve potency after surgery

09/14/2014