da Vinci Hysterectomy
If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for
da
Vinci Hysterectomy, one of the most effective,
least invasive treatment
options for a range of uterine conditions.
da Vinci Hysterectomy is
performed using the
da Vinci™ Surgical System, which
enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control - using only a
few small incisions.
For most patients,
da Vinci Hysterectomy can offer numerous potential
benefits over traditional approaches to vaginal, laparoscopic or open abdominal
hysterectomy, particularly when performing more challenging procedures like
radical hysterectomy for gynecologic cancer.
Potential benefits include:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- A faster return to normal
daily activities
Moreover,
da Vinci provides the surgeon with a superior surgical tool
for dissection and removal of lymph nodes during cancer operations, as compared
to traditional open or minimally invasive approaches.
da Vinci Hysterectomy also allows your
surgeon better visualization of anatomy, which is especially critical when
working around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means
that surgeons have a distinct advantage when performing a complex, radical
hysterectomy involving adhesions from prior pelvic surgery or non-localized
cancer, or an abdominal hysterectomy.
As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both
patient- and procedure-specific. While radical hysterectomy or abdominal
hysterectomy performed using the
da Vinci Surgical System are considered
safe and effective, these procedures may not be appropriate for every
individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as
their risks and benefits.