While surgery isn’t always the first option for conditions like fibroid removal, prolapse, hysterectomy, endometriosis, or benign tumor removal, it can sometimes provide lasting relief.
The good news is, you don’t have to undergo traditional open surgery. Gynecological robotic surgery — an advanced type of surgery available at Westover Hills Women's Health — offers a minimally invasive alternative.
Read on as our expert providers explain what robotic surgery is and four advantages of choosing this type of surgery.
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses advanced robotic tools and cameras to help surgeons perform procedures with greater precision. Although the first robotic surgery was used to conduct a biopsy in 1985, robotic surgery isn’t limited to biopsies.
In fact, gynecological robotic surgery applies this technology to treat many different gynecological conditions.
During surgery, we operate through small incisions while guiding robotic arms equipped with tiny instruments and a high-definition camera. This approach allows for clearer visualization, more accurate movements, and less disruption to surrounding tissue compared with traditional surgery.
It’s commonly used for procedures like hysterectomies, myomectomies, and treatment of endometriosis.
If you need gynecological surgery, you want the safest, most effective option available, and for many, that’s robotic surgery. Here’s a look at four advantages of the robotic approach:
Robotic surgery uses tiny incisions, which means less tissue damage compared with open surgery.
Not only do smaller incisions mean you don’t have to fuss with a large post-op incision, but you’ll also have less scarring.
Since robotic surgery is minimally invasive, you’ll likely go home sooner and heal more quickly. Most women return to normal activities faster than with traditional surgery.
Because the incisions are smaller and there’s less trauma to surrounding tissues, you’ll likely have less pain during recovery. This means fewer pain medications and a more comfortable healing process.
Robotic surgery also tends to have fewer complications. For example, research has found that robotic-assisted fibroid removal results in less bleeding during surgery, a decreased risk of needing a blood transfusion, decreased risk of infection, and a faster recovery time.
Another benefit of robotic gynecology surgery is that it isn’t limited to just one treatment. We can use it to treat a wide range of conditions, including fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, and other gynecologic concerns.
If you’re experiencing gynecological symptoms like heavy periods, pelvic pain, or bloating, don’t ignore them. Our team can identify the cause of your symptoms and create a personalized treatment plan.
Surgery may be the right solution if other treatments haven’t worked, your symptoms are affecting your quality of life, and you’re medically cleared.
Call or click here to schedule an appointment at one of our San Antonio, Texas, locations and take the first step toward relief.
