Baptist Health System offers first Robotically Assisted Gynecologic Surgery in San Antonio
When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer , uterine fibroids , endometriosis , uterine prolapse and menorrhagia or excessive bleeding .
About Robotically Assisted Gynecologic Surgery
Robotic Surgery, available in San Antonio at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital and North Central Baptist Hospital, can correct these gynecological conditions in a much less invasive manner than traditional open surgery. Robotic surgery results in much smaller scars, less pain, less blood loss, and a faster return to normal activities. Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. Yet open surgery can cause significant pain, trauma, a long recovery process and threat to surrounding organs and nerves.
Advantages of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Robot-Assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option for women facing complex surgery for many gynecological issues. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, 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.
More Information About Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
For more information about robotically assisted surgery, please call 210.297-7005. Spanish-speaking representatives are available 24-hours a day. Patients living in Mexico can call our toll-free international number at 001-877-777-4750.
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