If you need surgery for a reproductive health condition, you may be a candidate for the da Vinci surgery®. This innovative treatment combines the power of surgeons and precise robots to deliver effective results. If you’ve never heard of this option, you may have many questions about it. Here’s a guide that will discuss how it works and why it may be a good alternative to traditional techniques. 

How Is It Different From Traditional Surgeries?

A traditional surgery typically requires large incisions so the surgeon has room to work.

On the other hand, the da Vinci surgery only requires one or several small incisions that are around one to two centimeters long. The surgeon performs their work at a console that features hand and foot controls as they view a 3D image of the surgical site. They control tiny robotic instruments, which act like human hands but have an extended range of motion. These instruments move in real-time as the surgeon’s hand guides them.

Who Can This Method Help?

In gynecology, several conditions may be treated with this technique. For example, problems in the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tube, cervix, and vagina are often candidates for this type of surgery. This includes endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and cancer that requires a partial or full hysterectomy.

While open hysterectomy typically leaves a long scar that extends vertically down the lower abdomen, da Vinci incisions are much smaller.

Anyone who is a candidate for this option may also benefit from reduced pain and blood loss, along with shorter recovery times. Robotic surgery can even lead to improved clinical outcomes in some cases. For example, this alternative may serve certain populations who were not eligible for laparoscopy, helping preserve components of the reproductive system and a patient’s fertility. 

If you’re experiencing a reproductive issue and think you might be a good candidate for the da Vinci surgery, turn to Genesee Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC. Serving Monroe County, NY, this caring team of women’s health specialists offers advanced solutions to meet each patient’s unique needs, including routine gynecological treatment and minimally-invasive hysterectomies. Find out more about their approach to robotic surgery online or call (585) 232-3210 to schedule an appointment.