Gynecological Surgery
Gynecologic surgeons at Merit Health River Oaks perform specialized surgical treatments for a variety of conditions utilizing minimally invasive techniques, which may offer less pain, smaller scars and a quicker recovery. We offer a range of gynecologic surgery procedures, including:
Robotic Hysterectomy
If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for robotic hysterectomy. Robotic hysterectomy is performed using a specialized surgical system, which enables surgeons to perform with enhanced precision and control while using only a few small incisions.
Robotic hysterectomy may offers 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 may include:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- A faster return to normal daily activities
The robot-assisted surgical system provides the surgeon with an enhanced surgical tool for dissection and removal of lymph nodes during cancer operations. Robotic hysterectomy also allows your surgeon better visualization of anatomy, which is critical when working around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means that surgeons may have an 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 robotic radical hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy 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.