Dr. David Josephson performs a Robotic Partial Nephrectomy utilizing “Firefly” technology, a new near-infrared fluorescence imaging guided system available on the da Vinci Si Surgical System. The enhanced imaging guidance system incorporates a green colored dye called IndoCyanine Green (ICG) and is utilized for identification of the renal vessels and for selective arterial clamping during kidney sparing surgery for patients with kidney cancer. It can also aid in real time identification of the tumor and help avoid a positive margin. Dr. Josephson is among a very small select group of surgeons in the world and the only one in the southwest to utilize this technology. Asprevious Director of the Urologic Oncology and Robotic Surgery Fellowship program at City of Hope, he is part of one of the world’s most experienced teams known for providing excellence in patient outcomes. To date, he and his colleagues have performed over 5000 robotic cases. To make an appointment for a consultation regarding robotic surgery, please call 310-854-9898. Copyright 2011 www.losangelesurology.org