Surgery

What techniques are used in surgery?

The Women’s Health Group, P.A. surgeons use several techniques when performing gynecological surgery:

Minimally invasive laparoscopy

Laparoscopy uses a tiny camera on a flexible tube (laparoscope) that fits into a small incision. Other instruments go through additional small incisions, minimizing the tissue damage. Your surgeon uses the images sent back by the camera to guide the operation.

Robotic surgery

Robotic surgery also employs minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques but uses robotic arms to perform the procedure. Your surgeon directs the robotic arms from a computer console. They make the movements they want the robot to perform, and the robot arms carry out your surgeon’s instructions.

Open surgery

Open surgery is the traditional method, where your surgeon makes a large incision through skin and muscle to reach your organs. While less common now, thanks to minimally invasive options, open surgery is still the best approach for certain surgeries.

What are the benefits of minimally invasive surgery?

Benefits of minimally invasive surgery include:

• Less bleeding
• Minimal scarring
• Less pain
• Reduced risk of infection
• Lower risk of complications
• Shorter hospital stay
• Reduced recovery time

Minimally invasive surgery is an excellent choice for an increasing number of OB/GYN procedures. Your surgeon may use a robotic system’s software to plan the entire procedure before starting.

What gynecological procedures use robotic surgery?

The Women’s Health Group, P.A. team might recommend surgery or robotic surgery for conditions such as:

• Endometriosis
• Painful periods
• Abnormal bleeding
• Uterine fibroids
• Pelvic organ prolapse

Cervical, ovarian, uterine, and other gynecological cancers are also suitable for robotic surgery.

Surgery typically takes place while you’re under a general anesthetic. Alternatively, you might have a sedative that makes you calm and sleepy and a regional anesthetic that numbs the surgical area.

What happens after surgery?

When your surgery is complete, you rest until your anesthetic or sedative wears off. Depending on the procedure you undergo, you might need to stay in the hospital overnight. However, most people can go home the same day.

Make sure you get plenty of rest, and remember to take your medications. Keep the area clean and avoid anything strenuous until your surgeon says you can resume your regular activities. You need to go to follow-up appointments at The Women’s Health Group, P.A., and contact your surgeon if you experience any adverse effects.

To find out more about surgery and its uses in gynecology, call The Women’s Health Group, P.A. today or book an appointment online.