Published On : July 22, 2026 | Last Updated On : July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026

Single-Incision Robotic Surgery with Dr. Shirin Razdan: The “One-Hole” Advantage

In the evolution of minimally invasive care, surgical technology has transitioned from large open incisions to standard multi-port robotic surgery, which typically requires 5 to 6 keyhole entry points across the abdomen. While multi-port robotics represented a massive leap forward, modern innovation has raised the bar even higher.

At Miami Robotic Surgery (part of the Comprehensive Urologic Surgery Institute), Dr. Shirin Razdan stands out as a leading specialist in Single-Port (SP) robotic surgery. Fellowship-trained in robotic surgery and urologic oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, Dr. Razdan utilizes the state-of-the-art da Vinci SP® platform. By consolidating all surgical instruments into a single, tiny entry point, Dr. Razdan performs complex oncological and reconstructive procedures with minimal physical impact on the patient’s body.

How Single-Port (SP) Robotic Surgery Works

Standard robotic surgery relies on multiple separate incisions spread across the abdomen—each serving as an entry point for a camera or a robotic arm.

By contrast, the da Vinci SP system routes a high-definition 3D camera and three fully articulating, multi-jointed instruments through a single 2.5 cm tube (cannula):

The “Invisible” Entry Point: Dr. Razdan typically places this single entry site directly inside or just beneath the belly button (umbilicus). Once healed, the surgical mark is virtually hidden within the natural contours of the body.
360-Degree Flexibility in Tight Spaces: The SP robotic instruments are engineered with “elbows”—internal joints that allow them to expand and maneuver within narrow anatomical corridors. This allows Dr. Razdan to navigate deep pelvic or retroperitoneal structures without needing additional abdominal entry points.

Clinical Advantages for Patients

1. Muscle-Sparing & Minimal Post-Op Pain

Because the operation avoids poking 5 or 6 separate holes through the abdominal muscle wall, tissue trauma is significantly reduced. Patients experience significantly less post-operative soreness, allowing many to recover with minimal or zero narcotic pain medication.

2. Accelerated Physical Independence

Sparing the abdominal wall allows patients to stand up, walk comfortably, and navigate stairs within hours of leaving the operating room. Early mobilization helps prevent blood clots and accelerates the recovery of baseline bowel function.

3. Shorter Hospital Stays

While open and standard robotic surgeries can require multi-day stays, Dr. Razdan’s Single-Port patients frequently qualify for same-day discharge or a brief 24-hour observation window.

4. Reduced Risk of Incisional Hernias

Every puncture site in traditional surgery represents a potential weak spot for a future incisional hernia. Consolidating the entire procedure into a single, centrally located site naturally lowers this risk.

Single-Incision Robotic Surgery with Dr. Shirin Razdan: The "One-Hole" Advantage

Urologic Conditions Treated via Single-Port Robotics

Dr. Shirin Razdan deploys the Single-Port robot across a broad spectrum of complex benign and oncological urologic conditions:

Kidney Cancer (Partial & Radical Nephrectomy): Removes kidney tumors with millimeter precision while preserving maximum healthy, functioning kidney tissue.
Prostate Cancer (Radical Prostatectomy): Executes heat-free, nerve-sparing dissections to remove the prostate while protecting long-term urinary control and erectile function.
Reconstructive Endourology (Pyeloplasty & Ureteral Reimplant): Repairs structural blockages in the ureter or kidney (such as UPJ obstructions) through a single micro-incision.
Bladder Surgery: Performs delicate reconstructions and tumor removals within the narrow confines of the lower pelvis.

Traditional Multi-Port vs. Dr. Razdan’s Single-Port Approach

Recovery Variable	Standard Multi-Port Robotics	Dr. Shirin Razdan’s Single-Port (SP)
Abdominal Incisions	5 to 6 keyhole punctures across the abdomen	1 single 2.5 cm incision (usually in the belly button)
Cosmetic Outcome	Visible scarring across multiple sites	Virtually scarless once fully healed
Pain Profile	Moderate soreness across multiple muscle entry points	Substantially reduced; narcotic-sparing protocol
Return to Light Activity	Typically 3 to 6 weeks	Rapid transition; often within 1 to 2 weeks

Conclusion

Single-incision robotic surgery represents the pinnacle of modern, minimally invasive urology. Under the direct leadership of Dr. Shirin Razdan, patients in South Florida—as well as those traveling from out-of-state—can access world-class oncological care through a single, virtually scarless entry point.