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Mercy
Robotic Surgery
Robotic Hysterectomy
Each year in the U.S. alone, doctors perform about
600,000 hysterectomies, making it the second most common surgical
procedure. While symptoms such as chronic pain and bleeding often
point a woman and her doctor toward hysterectomy as the preferred
treatment choice, life-threatening conditions such as cancer or
uncontrollable bleeding in the uterus often necessitate a hysterectomy
and follow-up treatment
If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for
robotic hysterectomy, one of the most effective, least invasive
treatment options for a range of uterine conditions. Robotic hysterectomy is performed using Mercy's da Vinci
robot and enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision
and control - using only a few small incisions.
For most patients, robotic surgery can offer 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 include:
Moreover, Mercy's
robot provides
the surgeon with a superior surgical tool for dissection and removal
of lymph nodes during cancer operations, as compared to traditional
open or minimally invasive approaches. Robotic hysterectomy also allows your surgeon better
visualization of anatomy, which is especially critical when working
around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means
that surgeons have a distinct 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, benefits cannot be guaranteed,
as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific. While radical
hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy performed using Mercy's robot 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.
Read why
Oklahoma women have chosen Mercy's robotic surgery over more traditional
options.
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