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Is a Robotic Hysterectomy Right For You?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that
involves removing a woman’s uterus. It is a
common operation, in fact, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over
10% percent of women between the ages of
40-44 have had a hysterectomy and approximately
600,000 procedures are performed annually.
Hysterectomies are used to treat several health
conditions, some of which include:
• Uterine fibroids
• Gynecologic cancer
• Endometriosis
• Uterine prolapse
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Adenomyosis
Hysterectomies can be performed utilizing
several techniques. Based on the course of
treatment that is best for you, your surgeon
may recommend one of the following options:
• Abdominal hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic-assisted abdominal hysterectomy
• Vaginal hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
• Robotic- assisted hysterectomy
Procedures may require the complete or partial
removal of the uterus. If a complete removal is
required, a total hysterectomy may be performed.
In the case where the uterus and surrounding
structures such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries
need to be removed, a radical hysterectomy is
often recommended. Treatment involving the
partial removal of the uterus may include a
supracervical hysterectomy.
As with all surgical procedures there are risks
to consider. However some techniques can offer
patients a reduced risk of complications such
as pain and bleeding. Laparoscopic and robotic
assisted hysterectomies may result in less pain,
minimal bleeding, a lower risk in infection and
shorter hospital stays.
Flushing Hospital Medical Center’s Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology has a full program
to provide total health care to women. Our highly
trained specialists utilize the latest techniques
and equipment, such as ultrasonography, color
Doppler, laser, laparoscopic and robotic surgery,
in the diagnoses and treatment of female
disorders. Robotic surgeons at Flushing Hospital
are board certified or board approved and has
performed countless procedures resulting in
high rates of success.
Gynecological procedures performed robotically
by Flushing Hospital’s team of surgeons
include hysterectomy, ovarian cystectomy,
salpingo-oophorectomy, sacrocolpopexy, tubal
reanastomosis, dermoid cystectomy and more.
For more information or to make an appointment
please call, 718-670-8994.
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