Already scheduled for prostate or kidney surgery? Dr. Colin Linke specializes in SP robotic surgery for prostate cancer and kidney tumors — and welcomes second opinions before surgery — in Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana. Single Port (SP) technology offers a smaller incision, faster recovery, and better continence outcomes than traditional robotic surgery — and I’m the only urologist offering it in the region.
DISCHARGED HOME SAME DAY
RETURN TO WORK WITHIN 10 DAYS
SP ROBOTIC CASES/YEAR
WOULD CHOOSE SP ROBOTICS AGAIN
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.
Only a single 2-inch incision
Back to regular activity within 1 week
Regionalized surgery, opposed to traumatic abdominal surgery
Pathology report
Most recent imaging
PSA history (prostate)
Current medication list
Names of prior providers
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)
EARLIER return of urinary continence (key difference!)
LESS postoperative pain
MINIMAL blood loss
ONE small hidden incision
ENHANCED nerve preservation
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.
CT scan shows the location of the kidney cancer
The single-port robot provides excellent precision to remove the kidney mass
This single 2-inch incision above the hip bone allows for full recovery in 1 week!
LESS post-operative pain
BETTER cosmetic outcome
SAME-DAY surgery
PRESERVED kidney function
Single – 2 inch
Minimal
Superior
One Week
Excellent
5-6 incisions
Moderate
Multiple scars
3-4 weeks
Acceptable
One Small Incision
5-6 incisions
Minimal
Moderate
Superior
Multiple Scars
One Week
3-4 weeks
Excellent
Acceptable
Dr. Linke offers advanced robotic prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy with faster recovery, minimal pain, and cutting-edge precision.
