California Urologist - San Jose & Los Gatos California 95124

Robotic, Minimally Invasive
Urologic Surgery Speeds Recovery

As Seen In … Forbes, September 29, 2014

ome physicians make it hard to draw a line between the healing arts and the healing sciences. Shahram Shawn Gholami, M.D. is one of those doctors.

Dr. Gholami has thousands of procedures’ worth of experience, performing such urological surgeries as prostatectomies and nephrectomies to treat patients for prostate and kidney cancers. And
Dr. Gholami is among the world’s most renowned, most accomplished experts in performing robotic surgery.

Download and read full article Robotic, Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery Speeds Recovery article here (pdf).

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Laparoscopic da vinci® Robotic Prostatectomy

Referred to by many as robotic surgery for prostate cancer or robotic prostatectomy, da Vinci® Prostatectomy is more accurately a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that is quickly becoming the preferred treatment for removal of the prostate following early diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Meet Dr. Gholami one of the few physicians in California skilled in minimally invasive procedures that include “scar-less” techniques, lasers and laparoscopy.
da Vinci® Prostatectomy
Clinical References

No Scalpel Vasectomy

No-Scalpal Vasectomy is a simple, gentle procedure that many studies show significant advantages over conventional vasectomies. Faster, safer, quicker recovery time, less rate of bleeding and infection and can virtually be pain free.

Learn more about the "No Scalpel" vasectomy

Advanced Infertility Treatments
Sperm Aspiration & Vasectomy Reversal

There are two possible operations that should be offered to complete a successful vasectomy reversal. Both of these are performed through a small incision in the scrotal area.

Advanced Infertility Treatments
Sperm Aspiration & Vasectomy Reversal

Radiofrequency for Prostate (BPH)

This procedure generally takes less than one hour with some additional preparation and recovery time required. The therapy is intended to destroy the excess prostate tissue, while leaving the urethra and the rest of the prostate intact.

Radiofrequency for Prostate (BPH)

Microwave Therapy for Prostate

• Minimally invasive approach to the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Uses heat to shrink the prostate tissue.
• Results in the destruction of excess prostate tissue around the urethra with subsequent relief of urinary obstruction.
• This treatment is done in a single session.
• Can be performed in the physicians office.
• A general or spinal anesthetic is not needed during the procedure.

Microwave Therapy for Prostate

Video Urodynamics Testing for Incontinence

• You have moderate to severe involuntary release of urine.
• Other tests do not determine the cause of incontinence.
• Your doctor suspects there is more than one cause for your incontinence.
• You are considering having surgery.

Video Urodynamics Testing for Incontinence