Robotic Myomectomy

Uterine fibroids occur in up to one third of all women and are the leading reason for hysterectomy in the United States. One in five women older than 35 years has a uterine fibroid. While not all women with fibroids experience symptoms, symptoms may include excessive menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility.

Many women opt to have a myomectomy to remove uterine fibroids and preserve the uterus. A myomectomy is often performed through a large abdominal incision. After removing each fibroid, the surgeon carefully repairs the uterus, to minimize potential bleeding, infection and scaring. Proper repair of the uterus is critical to reducing the risk of uterine rupture during pregnancy.

Potential Robotic Surgery Benefits

• Opportunity for future pregnancy
• Shorter hospital stay
• Less pain
• Less risk of would infection
• Uterine preservation
• Less scarring
• Faster recovery

Consult your doctor to find out if you’re a candidate for da Vinci myomectomy.

da Vinci Surgical System

The da Vinci Surgical System is powered by state-of-the-art robotic technology. The system allows your surgeon’s hand movements to be scaled, filtered and translated into precise movements of micro-instruments within the operative site. The magnified, three-dimensional view the surgeon experiences enables him to perform precise surgery in complex procedures through small surgical incisions.

The da Vinci System enhances surgical capabilities by enabling the performance of complex surgeries through tiny surgical openings. The System cannot be programmed nor can it make decisions on its own. The da Vinci® System requires that every surgical mauveuver be performed with direct input from your surgeon.

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