What are some of the reasons women and their doctors may discuss hysterectomy options?
If a woman is suffering from endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroid tumors, pelvic prolapse or cancer, removing her uterus may be the only option for relief or an important part of achieving better health.
What are the four approaches to hysterectomy?
- Open hysterectomy. As the name indicates, this is an open surgery, where your uterus is removed through a large incision. The incision has to be large so your surgeon can see your organs and fit his/her hands and instruments inside your body.
- Vaginal hysterectomy. Your surgeon will make a cut in your vagina, operates through this incision and closes it with stitches once your uterus is removed.
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. Your surgeon will make two or three small incisions in your abdomen, then operate using long instruments and a tiny camera. The camera sends images to a monitor that the doctors will use to monitor their activity as they operate. Your uterus can also be removed through a single incision in you belly button.
- Robotic hysterectomy. Similar to a laparoscopic hysterectomy, a robotic hysterectomy allows your surgeon to operate through five small abdominal incisions, or one in your navel. The instruments used can bend and rotate far more than the human wrist can. This gives your surgeon improved precision, dexterity and control.
What are the benefits of robotic hysterectomy?
Because there is far less tissue trauma to the abdomen, patients who undergo a robotic hysterectomy may experience:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less risk of infection
- Less scarring due to small incisions
- Shorter hospital stay and shorter recovery time
- A faster return to normal daily activities
Every year, approximately 600,000 American women have hysterectomies. Should you be one of them? If you are suffering from one of the conditions mentioned above, ask your doctor what treatment alternatives might be available to you, or discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different surgical methods—including cost and insurance coverage.
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Did you know that other than the cesarean section, a hysterectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed on women? And what used to be an extremely invasive procedure can now be done robotically through small minor incisions.
What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus.
Here are a few of the most common reasons why a woman would have a hysterectomy:
- Benign fibroid tumors – Non-malignant tumors can grow and become large. This may inflict pressure on other organs. Fibroids can cause heavy bleeding and/or pelvic pain.
- Cancerous tumors – About 10% of hysterectomies are performed to treat cancers such as cervical, ovarian, or endometrial.
- Uterine prolapse – Uterine prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken, providing inadequate support for the uterus.
- Endometriosis – When endometrial cells grow outside of the uterus they can attach themselves to other organs and bleed each month. A woman can experience pelvic pain, pain during sex, and prolonged or heavy bleeding.
- Long-term abnormal uterine bleeding
- Chronic pelvic pain
Are you a good candidate?
If you have any of the above conditions or symptoms, it’s important to talk with your doctor. Drs Chouchani, Sayegh and Bagnarello can help you determine the best course of action for your individual needs. It’s important to remember that for women who have not reached menopause, having a hysterectomy means that menstruation will no longer occur, and pregnancy will no longer be possible.
At Chouchani, Sayegh and Bagnarello we perform the Robotic Hysterectomy with the da Vinci®Surgical System. Using this cutting edge technology, we are able to dramatically decrease pain and speed up the recovery process. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, our surgeons using the da Vinci System can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
Find out more about what you should expect before, during and after a robotic hysterectomy.
Are you a candidate for this type of surgery? Find out more about this amazing procedure. Or call our office at (716) 633-6363 for details.
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Earlier this month we featured an article about what a Robotic Hysterectomy is and why someone might need this surgery. In this article, we also covered the benefits and risks of this procedure. At Chouchani, Sayegh and Bagnarello we perform the Robotic Hysterectomy with the da Vinci®Surgical System – which means there are very small incisions and a quicker recovery time than traditional hysterectomies.
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Robotic Hysterectomy might sound a little like something out of a science fiction movie, but in reality it’s a cutting edge, minimally invasive procedure, that is at the forefront of gynecology.
Did you know that besides the C-Section, the second most performed surgery on women in this country is the hysterectomy – or the removal of the uterus?
What are the most common reasons why a woman would need a hysterectomy?
Here are a few of the most common reasons…
- Benign fibroid tumors
- Cancerous tumors
- Uterine prolapse
- Endometriosis
- Long-term abnormal uterine bleeding
- Chronic pelvic pain
Why robotic?
Benefits of the robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy include:
- Smaller incisions, and as a result smaller scars.
- Less pain and a shorter hospital stay after surgery.
- An easier and possibly shorter recovery at home.
Are there any risks?
As, with any surgery, there are always risks involved. Your physician will determine if the benefits of the surgery outweigh complications that may arise. Although this is a relatively safe procedure, some risks include:
- Reaction to the anesthesia
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Damage to other organs inside the abdomen
- Blood clots that form in your legs and may travel to your lungs
At Chouchani, Sayegh and Bagnarello we perform the Robotic Hysterectomy with the da Vinci®Surgical System. Using this cutting edge technology, we are able to dramatically decrease pain and speed up the recovery process. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, our surgeons using the da Vinci System can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
Are you a candidate for this type of surgery? Find out more about this amazing procedure. Or call our office at (716) 633-6363 for details.
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