Hysterectomy

One in three women in the U.S. will have a hysterectomy before she turns 60. For many of these women, having this procedure done in a robot-assisted, minimally invasive surgery that for many women may be the most effective, least invasive treatment available. While no woman wants to face surgery, today the vast majority of gynecologic conditions - from endometriosis to uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding to cancer - are able to be effectively treated without a large incision. With da Vinci® Surgery, a hysterectomy requires only a few small incisions, so you are living more normally within days rather than the usual weeks required with traditional surgery.

With da Vinci Surgery, gynecologists can perform the most precise, minimally invasive hysterectomy available today. For most women, da Vinci Hysterectomy offers numerous potential benefits over traditional open surgery, including:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less scarring
• A shorter hospital stay
• And a faster return to normal daily activities

As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific. The da Vinci Surgical System is considered safe and effective, but this procedure may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.


For more information about surgical options using the da Vinci technology, please call 877-233-WELL (9355).