When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms or resolve pathology, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine adenomyosis, endometriosis, uterine prolapse and menorrhagia  (excessive bleeding), or metrorrhagia (bleeding between periods).

Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures.  With open surgery there can be significant pain, trauma, a long recovery process and larger incisions.  For women facing gynecologic surgery, the period of pain, discomfort and extended time away from normal daily activities that usually follows traditional surgery can understandably cause significant anxiety.

Fortunately, less invasive options are available. Some gynecologic procedures enable surgeons to access the target anatomy using a vaginal approach, which may not require an external incision. But for complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robotically-assisted surgery with the daVinci® Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 centimeters incisions, surgeons using the daVinci System can operate with greater precision and control; minimizing blood loss, pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.  Many patients who undergo minimally invasive surgery such as that with the daVinci robot are able to be discharged from the hospital the night of surgery or within 24 hours and return to work more quickly than with traditional, open surgery.

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