Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures for many years. However, open surgery can cause significant pain, physical trauma and a long recovery process. For women facing gynecologic surgery, the period of pain, discomfort and extended time away from normal daily activities that usually follows traditional surgery can also cause significant anxiety.

The da Vinci System allows GYN surgeons to perform more complex operations through just a few tiny incisions, minimizing the need to perform traditional abdominal (open) surgery. As a result, da Vinci GYN surgeons can offer the benefits of minimally invasive surgery to a broader range of patients. Potential patient benefits include:

• Shorter hospital stay (one day in most cases versus three to five days)
• Significantly less pain post-operatively (often only over-the-counter pain medications are required)
• Quicker recovery and return to normal activities (one to two weeks versus six to eight weeks)
• Fewer complications and less risk of infection
• Less scarring: Small, dime-sized incisions versus a six to eight inch scar

To the women receiving open surgery, da Vinci Surgery represents a significant advance in gynecological care and treatment.

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