Robotic Kidney Surgery at Sharp HealthCare

Using the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System, Sharp-affiliated surgeons can now provide less-invasive treatment for patients with kidney conditions that require surgery. With robotic-assisted surgery, patients experience less scarring and a shorter recovery period compared to traditional open surgery.

Why Choose Sharp for Robotic Kidney Surgery?

  • da Vinci robotic surgery is especially useful to treat kidney disorders where part of the kidney needs to be repaired and reconstructed
  • Minimally invasive surgery offers a more precise and less-invasive operation than conventional open surgery allows
  • Robotic kidney surgery is offered at two of Sharp's acute-care hospitals

Conditions We Treat With Robotic Kidney Surgery

Sharp treats numerous kidney conditions with robotic surgery, including:
  • Bladder cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Kidney stones

Locations of Robotic Kidney Surgery Services

We offer robotic kidney surgical services at two of Sharp's acute-care hospitals:

For More Robotic Kidney Surgery Information

To learn more about Sharp's robotic surgery services or to find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for a San Diego urologist or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. For general information about kidney health, read Kidney and Urinary System Disorders in Adult Health.