What is a Robotic Hysterectomy?
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.