Colin Linke, DO, is a specialized general and robotic urologist providing advanced single-port robotic surgery, minimally invasive kidney and prostate procedures, and comprehensive urologic care for men and women within Fort Wayne and across Northeast Indiana
Dr. Colin Linke offers comprehensive urologic care in Fort Wayne and across Northeast Indiana, with a focus on single-port robotic surgery for prostate and kidney conditions alongside minimally invasive general urology. His practice emphasizes rapid recovery and patient convenience, featuring high rates of same-day discharge, quick return to work, and early continence after prostatectomy. Services span office-based options like Rezūm, InterStim when appropriate, and vasectomy with Nitronox, as well as advanced surgical treatments for stones, BPH, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, and men’s health.
From complex single-port robotic prostate and kidney surgery to office-based procedures for BPH, kidney stones, overactive bladder, and men’s health, Dr. Linke offers full-spectrum urology care in Fort Wayne and across Northeast Indiana.
Dr. Colin Linke utilizes the latest single-port robotic technology to remove prostate cancer or kidney cancer through a single small incision.
of prostatectomy patients mostly continent by 4 weeks
of patients return to work in 10 days
of patients are discharged home same day
of patients would choose Single Port Robotic surgery again
From kidney stones and BPH to overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, and men’s health concerns, Dr. Linke provides office-based and surgical treatments tailored to each patient.
Office and surgical options for kidney stones, including ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and medical stone prevention.
Dr. Colin Linke offers office-based Rezūm water vapor therapy and a full range of minimally invasive BPH treatments to reduce urinary symptoms and improve quality of life.
Full assessment and workup to ensure our patients are on the appropriate medical therapy, or advanced Interstim therapt when appropriate
Experienced by most men of the age of 50, our workup will include the appropriate medical treatment, or surgical options (penile implant) when appropriate
The 21-point men’s health assessment will evaluate appropriate erectile function, satisfaction in sexual interaction, and therapeutic testosterone levels
A quick, office based procedure offering the comfort of Nitronox to ease any anxiety about the procedure
Question: What is single-port robotic surgery and why do patients choose it?
Short answer: Single-port robotic surgery allows Dr. Colin Linke to remove prostate or kidney cancer through a single small incision. Patients choose it for rapid recovery and convenience, reflected in high same-day discharge rates, early return to work, and early continence after prostatectomy.
Question: What outcomes can I expect after single-port robotic prostatectomy?
Short answer: Patients typically experience a fast recovery: 98% are discharged home the same day, 90% return to work within 10 days, and 80% are mostly continent by 4 weeks. Additionally, 97% of patients would choose single-port robotic surgery again.
Question: Which conditions are treated and what procedures are offered?
Short answer: Dr. Linke provides comprehensive urologic care for men and women, including:
Question: What minimally invasive options are available for BPH and overactive bladder?
Short answer: For BPH, Dr. Linke offers office-based Rezūm water vapor therapy and other minimally invasive treatments to reduce urinary symptoms and improve quality of life. For overactive bladder, patients receive a full evaluation to ensure appropriate medical therapy, with advanced InterStim therapy considered when suitable.
Question: Where is care provided and who does Dr. Linke treat?
Short answer: Dr. Linke practices in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing robotic and general urology care across Northeast Indiana. He offers comprehensive urologic services for both men and women.
