Methodist Healthcare offers the latest in minimally invasive techniques for gynecological surgery. One of the most common procedures is a hysterectomy. If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for a robotic hysterectomy, one of the most effective, least invasive treatment options for a range of uterine conditions. A robotic hysterectomy is performed using the da Vinci™ Surgical System, which enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control – using only a few small incisions.

For most patients, a robotic hysterectomy can offer numerous potential benefits over traditional approaches to vaginal, laparoscopic or open abdominal hysterectomy, particularly when performing more challenging procedures like radical hysterectomy for gynecologic cancer. Potential benefits include:  Significantly less pain Less blood loss Fewer complications Less scarring A shorter hospital stay A faster return to normal daily activities

The da Vinci system provides the surgeon with a superior surgical tool for dissection and removal of lymph nodes during cancer operations, as compared to traditional open or minimally invasive approaches. A robotic hysterectomy also allows your surgeon better visualization of anatomy, which is especially critical when working around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means that surgeons have a distinct advantage when performing a complex, radical hysterectomy involving adhesions from prior pelvic surgery or non-localized cancer, or an abdominal hysterectomy. 

As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient and procedure-specific. While radical hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy performed using the da Vinci Surgical System are considered safe and effective, these procedures may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.

Surgeons at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, Methodist North Hospital and Methodist University Hospital are performing robotic-assisted surgery in Memphis, Tennessee. To find a Methodist Healthcare affiliated physician, please call 888.777.5959 or use our physician locator.

For additional information on minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System visit www.davincisurgery.com.