Robotic surgery for bladder cancer speeds recovery, reduces pain, and improves quality of life. It also significantly reduces risks such as blood clots and can preserve functions like sexual health.

When Dr. Ankit Dhamija, cardiothoracic surgeon and director of thoracic robotic surgery at Stony Brook Medicine, did a recent operation, he started by standing near the patient, but not to “operate.” ...

Alan Zambeli-Ljepovic, MD, MHS, sits at the arcade-like console like a church organist. He places his feet on the machine’s pedals and slips the middle finger and thumb of each hand into delicate ...