Recovery varies between patients. Many patients can leave the hospital within a few days following an uncomplicated robotic prostatectomy and gradually return to routine activities over the following weeks. A urinary catheter is usually required temporarily after surgery. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided until the surgeon confirms that healing is adequate.

Recovery of urinary continence and erectile function varies considerably and depends on factors such as age, pre-operative function, cancer characteristics and whether nerve-sparing surgery is clinically appropriate.

When technically and oncologically appropriate, partial nephrectomy can preserve more healthy kidney tissue than radical nephrectomy, which removes the entire kidney. Preserving kidney function can be particularly important in patients with pre-existing renal disease, diabetes, hypertension or other risk factors for future kidney dysfunction.

However, whether partial or radical nephrectomy is appropriate depends on tumour size, location, complexity and overall kidney function.

Yes. Robotic-assisted pyeloplasty may be considered for selected paediatric patients with ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The robotic platform provides magnified visualisation and precise instrument control, which can assist with delicate reconstruction.

The suitability of robotic surgery depends on the child's age, body size, anatomical findings and clinical condition, and the procedure should be planned by an experienced paediatric or reconstructive urology team.

Patients with obesity can have a higher risk of wound-related complications following large abdominal incisions. In carefully selected patients, robotic-assisted kidney transplantation may allow transplantation through smaller surgical access and potentially reduce some wound-related morbidity.

However, suitability depends on several factors including BMI, vascular anatomy, previous surgeries and overall transplant risk, and every patient requires comprehensive transplant evaluation.

Robotic surgery may be considered for selected patients requiring treatment for prostate cancer, kidney tumours, bladder cancer, adrenal conditions, enlarged prostate or complex urinary tract reconstruction. The best surgical approach is determined after clinical assessment, blood tests, imaging and review of the patient's overall health and treatment objectives.