Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery
Robotic & 3D Laparoscopic Surgery
Advanced minimally invasive urological procedures using robotic and three-dimensional laparoscopic systems, in collaboration with a specialised surgical team and the infrastructure of LEFKOS STAVROS β The Athens Clinic in Athens.
Surgical Treatment in Athens
Initial assessment and diagnostic planning can take place in Rhodes. When a specific minimally invasive surgical treatment is indicated, the procedure is organised at LEFKOS STAVROS β The Athens Clinic in Athens, home to a specialised Urology Centre and Centre of Robotic Excellence.
The choice of technique β robotic, 3D laparoscopic, or another approach β is individualised according to the condition, the patient's anatomy and their specific characteristics.
Available Technology
Da Vinci X
4th-Generation Robotic System
Edge Medical
Multi-Port Robotic System
3D/4K Imaging
Laparoscopic Technology
Da Vinci X β 4th-Generation Robotic Surgery
The 4th-generation Da Vinci X robotic system is installed in the operating theatres of LEFKOS STAVROS β The Athens Clinic. It provides three-dimensional, high-definition visualisation of the surgical field, with magnification of up to 15 times.
The robotic arms feature an articulated design (7 directions of movement, 540-degree range) that mimics the movement of the human wrist, offering greater flexibility and stability compared with conventional surgery.
The surgeon controls the system in real time from a dedicated console, without direct contact with the patient. The robot does not operate autonomously β every movement is guided by the surgeon.
- 3D visualisation with up to 15x magnification
- Articulated arms with 7 directions of movement
- Surgeon console with full real-time control
- Minimally invasive access through small incisions
Edge Medical β Multi-Port Robotic System
The Edge robotic system is installed at LEFKOS STAVROS β The Athens Clinic and has been used in urological procedures, representing an additional modern robotic platform available at the clinic's Urology Centre.
In 2026, the Edge system was used at LEFKOS STAVROS to perform Greece's first robotic telesurgery procedure (radical prostatectomy), with the operating surgeon located remotely in Wuhan, China β a milestone for international robotic surgery and telemedicine.
- Multi-port robotic platform
- Masterβslave surgeon-controlled movement
- Applied in minimally invasive urological procedures
3D / 4K Laparoscopic Imaging
The Laparoscopic Urology Unit at LEFKOS STAVROS is equipped with modern three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology displayed on ultra-high-definition (4K) screens.
3D visualisation restores the depth perception provided by natural vision, which conventional two-dimensional (2D) laparoscopy does not offer, while 4K resolution allows clearer distinction of anatomical structures during surgery.
Unlike robotic surgery, the 3D laparoscopic technique does not use a robotic interface β the surgeon directly manipulates the laparoscopic instruments.
- Three-dimensional (3D) depth perception
- Ultra-high-definition 4K resolution
- Direct instrument control by the surgeon
- Minimally invasive access
Robotic Surgery vs 3D Laparoscopic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
- Surgeon console
- Articulated robotic instruments
- Three-dimensional visualisation
- Robot-assisted manipulation
3D Laparoscopic Surgery
- Direct laparoscopic instrumentation
- Stereoscopic depth perception
- High-resolution (4K) visualisation, where available
- Minimally invasive approach without a robotic interface
The choice of technique is individualised according to the condition, the patient's anatomy, surgical history and specific characteristics.
Robotic & 3D Laparoscopic Procedures
Robotic Radical Prostatectomy
Minimally invasive surgical treatment of localised prostate cancer using a robot-assisted technique.
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy
Robot-assisted removal of a kidney tumour with preservation of healthy kidney tissue, where feasible.
3D Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Surgical treatment of prostate cancer using a three-dimensional laparoscopic technique, without a robotic interface.
From Diagnosis to Surgical Treatment
Assessment in Rhodes
Selection of the appropriate surgical technique
Scheduling the procedure in Athens
Post-operative follow-up