The use of robotic hysterectomy among women

Hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus through surgery to treat certain uterine problems. A woman undergoes this procedure due to any of the following reasons: unusual menstrual bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, or cancer. A hysterectomy may be performed through an abdominal or vaginal incision.

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Approved by the US FDA in 2005, robotic hysterectomy, has gained popularity in doing hysterectomies. Over the past couple of years, the use of this operation has been significantly increasing. This can mostly be attributed to the faster healing period as compared with the traditional approach. As the makers of the da Vinci® robotic systems put it, a robotic hysterectomy involves “only a few small incisions, so you can get back to life faster - within days rather than the usual weeks required with traditional surgery.”

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Patients can enjoy the other benefits of robotic hysterectomy, including the following:

• Less pain than conventional types of surgery

• Less risk of a blood transfusion

• Fewer complications than the traditional surgeries

• Faster recuperation and shorter hospital stay

• Immediate return to normal activities

• Less chances of scarring

With the use of robotic surgery, gynecologists are now able to perform with precision and timing, giving patients improved outcomes and satisfaction. However, there is no compulsion as to whether or not robotic hysterectomy is recommended for all patients. Studies show that this may be beneficial to some women but not to others. In this light, it’s really the patients’ prerogative whether to undergo treatment through robotic or traditional means.

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Dr. Cristian Andronic is among the medical practitioners that specialize in robotic surgery. Visit this Twitter page for more updates related to Obstetrics and Gynecology.