At the Institute For Women’s Health, we offer our patients cutting-edge surgical options. The da Vinci Surgical System, also known as robotic surgery, is one of them.
What is robotic surgery?
The
da Vinci Surgical System is one of the most effective, least invasive treatment options for a range of uterine conditions. The
da Vinci Surgical System enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control - using only a few small incisions.
Although the general term “robotic surgery” is often used to refer to the technology, this term can give the impression that the robot (the
da Vinci Surgical System) is performing the surgery. In contrast, the
da Vinci Surgical System cannot - in any manner - run on its own. Instead, the System is designed to seamlessly replicate the movement of the surgeon’s hands with the tips of micro-instruments. The System cannot make decisions, nor can it perform any type of movement or maneuver without the surgeon’s direct input.
How does robotic surgery work?
Devices for “robotic surgery” are designed to perform regulated and controlled movements after being programmed by a surgeon. The
da Vinci Surgical System is a computer-enhanced system that interposes a computer between the surgeon’s hands and the tips of micro-instruments. The system replicates the surgeon’s movements in real time.
What gynecologic conditions does robotic surgery correct?
- Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
- Treatment for endometriosis, pelvic pain or scar tissue
- Endometrial cancer (also known as uterine cancer)
- Heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding
- Removal of uterine fibroids
- Ovarian cysts or tumors
- Surgery for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancers
- Uterine or bladder prolapse - surgery for pelvic relaxation, such as uterine or bladder descent
- Urinary incontinence
- Restoration of fertility after tubal ligation
- Uterine reconstruction
What are the benefits?
Patient benefits include:
- A faster return to normal daily activities
- Significant less pain than open surgery
- Less blood loss than open or traditional laprascopic surgeries
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
Physicians that perform robotic surgery:
- Joseph R. Garza, MD
- Camilo Gonima, MD
- Vincenzo Sabella, MD
- Cesar Reyes, MD
- Victor Casiano, MD
- Susan Crockett, MD
Where is this procedure performed?
- St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital in the medical center.
- North Central Baptist Hospital
- Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
- Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
Has the da Vinci Surgical System been cleared by the FDA?
The
da Vinci Surgical System was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in August of 2005. Since then, our surgeons at the Institute For Women’s Health have successfully performed over 500 of these procedures.
For more information, please visit
www.davincisurgery.com
