da Vinci Gynecologic Procedures
When medication and non-surgical procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery is an effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine or vaginal prolapse, and menorrhagia or excessive bleeding.
Traditional open gynecologic surgery uses a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, and has been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. Today, surgeons can perform many gynecological procedures, which once required large incisions and substantial recovery time, using minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Through tiny incisions as small as 1 to 2 centimeters, surgeons can use the da Vinci® Surgical System to operate with incredible precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
The skilled surgical teams at Inova performs a wide variety of gynecological procedures using minimally invasive techniques, including the da Vinci Surgical System.
These procedures include:
- Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus to treat a wide variety of uterine conditions)
- Myomectomy (a uterine preserving minimally invasive procedure for uterine fibroids)
- Pelvic support procedures, such as Sacrocolpoplexy (a technique used for treating uterine or vaginal prolapse)
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a gynecological condition that may require surgery, talk with your doctor about what type of procedure might be right for you.
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