Gynecological Surgery

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Gynecologic surgeons at Merit Health Woman's Hospital perform specialized surgical treatments for a variety of conditions utilizing minimally invasive techniques, which may offer less pain, smaller scars and a quicker recovery. We offer a range of gynecologic surgery procedures, including:

• Minimally invasive robotic-assisted techniques for hysterectomy, fibroid surgery (myomectomy) and more
• Endometrial ablation
• Surgery for urinary incontinence
• Embolization to treat fibroids
• Vaginal reconstruction

Robotic Hysterectomy

If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for robotic hysterectomy, one of the most effective, least invasive treatment options for a range of uterine conditions. Robotic hysterectomy enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control – using only a few small incisions.

Robotic hysterectomy offers 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

Moreover, robotic surgery 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. 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 robotics 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.