Looking for a prostate cancer second opinion in Northeast Indiana? Already scheduled for prostate or kidney cancer surgery? Before you proceed, get a second opinion. Dr. Colin Linke is Northeast Indiana’s highest-volume single-port (SP) robotic urologist, specializing in prostate cancer and kidney cancer surgery — and he welcomes second opinions before surgery throughout Fort Wayne, Fishers, Anderson, and across Indiana.
Single-port technology uses one small incision for faster recovery, less pain, and better continence outcomes than traditional multi-port robotic surgery — and Dr. Linke is the highest-volume single-port urologist in Indiana.
Most prostate and kidney cancer patients in northeast Indiana are offered traditional 5–6 incision robotic surgery. The single-port (SP) approach uses one 2-inch incision and is associated with earlier continence return, less pain, and faster recovery. If you’ve been told you need surgery, take 30 minutes to learn whether SP is right for you.
Single-port robotic surgery uses one small incision—usually 2 inches—to perform the entire procedure. This approach results in significantly less trauma to surrounding tissue while allowing excellent visualization, precision, and control.
The single-port approach allows prostate cancer removal through one small incision on the lower belly, minimizing trauma and optimizing functional outcomes such as continence and sexual function. This approach is utilized for cancer (radical prostatectomy) or BPH prostate tissue removal (subtotal prostatectomy).
For kidney tumors, the single-port system enables precise excision of the mass while preserving healthy kidney tissue. Most surgeries are performed through a single flank or lower abdominal incision, reducing pain and recovery time.
| Single-port | “Traditional” multi-port | |
|---|---|---|
| Incision | One small incision | 5–6 incisions |
| Pain | Minimal | Moderate |
| Cosmetic | Superior | Multiple scars |
| Recovery | One week | 3–4 weeks |
| Precision | Excellent | Acceptable |
Your second opinion is only as valuable as the surgeon giving it. Dr. Colin Linke is a board-certified urologist in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Northeast Indiana’s highest-volume single-port (SP) robotic surgeon. He has performed more than 1,000 robotic procedures in the last six years and focuses specifically on single-port robotic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy for prostate and kidney cancer.
Training & credentialsBeyond his own operating room, Dr. Linke lectures on da Vinci Single Port robotics and has personally trained more than 25 urologists across the country in the technique. When you come to him for a second opinion, you are consulting one of the surgeons who teaches this technology to others.
More about Dr. LinkeYes. A second opinion never delays your care — at Linke Urology & Robotics, second opinions can always be scheduled for the next day. Reviewing your diagnosis, imaging, and pathology with a high-volume single-port surgeon can confirm your plan or reveal a less-invasive option before you proceed.
Traditional robotic surgery typically uses 5–6 separate incisions. The single-port (SP) approach performs the entire procedure through one small incision — usually about 2 inches. Patients generally experience less pain, better cosmetic results, earlier return of continence, and a faster recovery (about one week versus 3–4 weeks).
Second opinions can always be scheduled for the next day, and getting one will never delay your care. If you already have surgery scheduled elsewhere, there is still time to review your options first.
Yes — most insurance plans cover second opinions. Our team can help verify your coverage before your appointment. Call us at (260) 702-9515 with any questions.
Yes. Many patients come to Dr. Linke after already scheduling surgery with another provider. A next-day second opinion lets you understand whether single-port robotic surgery is a better fit before your scheduled date.
Most patients qualify for single-port surgery. Dr. Linke will review your diagnosis, imaging, and pathology in depth with you and discuss whether single-port is the best course of action for your specific situation.
