DA VINCI ROBOTIC SURGERY

Gynecologic Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Invasive surgeries can be risky, require extended periods of recovery, and be painful to recover from. When treating gynecologic conditions, we offer minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical procedures that benefit from a faster recovery time and a smaller chance of complication. These surgeries use smaller incisions than in traditional surgery and cause less trauma to the body, while being able to achieve optimal results. Robotic procedures are safe, effective, and the most advanced form of laparoscopy.

At Vitality Women’s Healthcare, we offer the advanced robotic laparoscopy, the da Vinci Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical.

What is the Da Vinci Robotic Laparoscopy?

Da Vinci Robotic technology is bringing the latest innovation in surgery to our patients, expanding the range of surgical possibilities. Using the da Vinci Robotic surgery method, we gain an extension of our own eyes, allowing us to see in three dimension. It is also an extension of our hands, allowing us to perform sophisticated surgeries through incisions the size of a finger. With these enhancements from surgical robots, complex surgeries are performed with less difficulty.

Advantages to robotic-assisted surgery:

• Smaller incisions
• Less pain and blood loss
• Convenient outpatient basis
• Faster recovery than invasive surgeries
• Enhanced precision
• Minimizes potential risks
• Better visualization for surgeon

Traditional Gynecologic Surgery

Traditional gynecologic surgery is performed through a 6-12 inch abdominal incision. This wide incision gives doctors clear vision of the operative field and grants surgeons access to operate on the pelvic and abdominal organs with direct contact. Traditional surgical procedures, however, result in large scarring, longer hospital stays, and extended recovery time.

Conventional Laparoscopy

In contrast, conventional laparoscopy surgery is performed through small incision holes in the abdomen where a small telescopic camera is placed through the belly button and gives secondary two-dimensional visuals in real time of the abdomen and pelvis. The procedure is performed using long, thin surgical instruments that are placed through other small incision holes in the abdominal wall.

Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System by Intuitive Surgical

The robotic-assisted surgical technique is an advanced type of laparoscopic surgery that contains two different cameras. The images are developed at the surgeon’s operative station, and form an image while giving 3-D visualization of the surgical field. A mechanical arm uses endoscopic wristed instruments, which allows the surgeon full control and gives a greater range of motion than the human wrist. This allows for surgeons to operate with increased surgical precision and ease than if their hands were actually inside the abdomen. With these enhanced capabilities, using robotic technology is superior to traditional invasive procedures.