Quicker Recovery and Shorter Hospital Stay are Just a Few Benefits of Using da Vinci® Robotic Assisted Surgery for Uterine Fibroids

Posted June 26, 2015

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that develop within the uterus and usually in women during childbearing years. They can be treated with surgical removal or myomectomy procedure. In a traditional myomectomy procedure, surgeons remove the fibroid tumors through a large incision in the patient’s abdomen, leaving the uterus in place. While this procedure is effective treatment for women who want to become pregnant, it requires a longer recovery time.

With the use of da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery, a surgeon can perform the same operation with precision through a few small incisions. The patients usually go home within 24 hours instead of staying 2-3 days in the hospital and they are back to work in 1-2 weeks rather than a month with the traditional procedure.

What are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
Pelvic pressure or pain
Frequent urination or difficulty emptying the bladder
Backache or leg pain

What are the benefits of da Vinci® myomectomy?

Minimally invasive
Fewer surgical complications
Less blood loss and pain
Less scarring following the procedure
Shorter hospital stay
Quicker recovery

Who is a good candidate for this procedure?

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, it may be time to talk to your doctor about this surgical option. In some cases, da Vinci® myomectomy may be the best option, especially as an alternative to hysterectomy.

Read the Fox 13 Now article and see a video here: Uterine fibroids and the benefits of da Vinci ® robotic-assisted surgery