Common types of gynecologic conditions - such as fibroids (non-cancerous growths in the uterine wall), endometriosis (non-cancerous growths of the uterine lining) or prolapse (falling or slipping of the uterus) - can cause chronic pain and heavy bleeding, as well as other disabling symptoms.
For many years, the customary approach to gynecologic procedures to correct these conditions has been open surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy. Yet with open surgery, there can be significant pain, trauma, a long recovery process and threat to surrounding organs and nerves.
Today, robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may be the most effective and least invasive treatment option for complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures. That is why several specially trained surgeons affiliated with Mercy use the minimally invasive da Vinci® robotic surgery to treat a range of complex gynecologic conditions, including:
Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, Mercy surgeons using the da Vinci system can operate with greater 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 procedure requires only a few small incisions, so you can get back to life faster - without the usual recovery following major surgery.
