The da Vinci Surgical System was originally approved for robotic-assisted laparoscopic benign gynecological procedures like a myomectomy (fibroid removal), hysterectomy, endometriosis, tubal anastomosis (tubal sterilization reversal), and sacrocolpopexy.
Over the years, robotic surgery using the da Vinci System has been gaining ground as an alternative to open method and complimenting laparoscopic surgery, because of its safety and efficacy. Today, applications of robotics in gynecology has expanded to include other procedures, some of which include an oophorectomy, ovarian cystectomy (removal of a cyst from an ovary), resection of endometriosis, and lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection) with an increasing role of robotic surgery in gynecological oncology. It has also shown to be effective in repairing genitourinary injuries that occurred in previous gynecological surgeries.
Robotic surgery allows doctors to perform many complex procedures with more precision, a greater range of motion, flexibility, and control than is possible with conventional techniques.
The advantages of robotic surgery are similar to those of minimally invasive surgery, which include smaller incision sites, lower morbidity rates, less postoperative pain, decreased risk of infection, less blood loss, fewer complications, less scarring, and shorter hospital stays.
Minimally invasive surgery allows your surgeon to use specific surgical techniques that limit the size and number of incisions that need to be made during a surgical procedure. As a result, your surgeon can perform surgery without cutting into a lot of skin and muscle.
Robotic surgery gives an edge to more complex surgeries because of robotic assistance. As a result, the conversion rate to open surgery is lesser as compared to laparoscopy. This is due to the Endo wrist movement of robotic instruments, allowing for better and precise suturing than conventional straight stick laparoscopy.
Robotic surgery is categorized as robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery, so any insurance company that covers minimally invasive surgery should cover robotic surgery. You should, however, double-check with your insurance provider before scheduling a procedure.
With robotic surgery, your return to normal activities can occur in as little as 2 to 3 weeks.
Robotic surgery is offered at WHS of Dallas for robotic-assisted laparoscopic benign gynecological procedures like a myomectomy (fibroid removal), hysterectomy, endometriosis, tubal anastomosis (tubal sterilization reversal), and sacrocolpopexy. It is also offered for more complex gynecologic procedures. For more information on robotic surgery or to schedule a consult with one of our board-certified OB/GYN physicians, please call us at (214) 363-4421.
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