Advantages of Robotic Surgery in Patients with Obesity
- The robotic instruments have a greater range of motion compared to traditional laparoscopy.
- The robotic arms help to lift the abdomen which takes pressure off the lungs while you are asleep.
- The robot allows the surgeon to use extra instruments which can improve visualization.
- The surgeon can see a magnified, 3D image while using the robot.
- Smaller incisions mean a shorter hospital stay, faster recovery, less pain and decreased complications (like wound infection).
Endometrial Hyperplasia (pre-cancer)
When there are pre-cancerous changes to the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). Removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries is the first line treatment. If you have not gone through menopause, sometimes the ovaries don’t need to be removed.
Endometrial Cancer
When there are cancerous changes to the inner lining of the uterus (endometrium). Removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries is the first line treatment.
Benign indications
Sometimes a hysterectomy is needed for non-cancerous reasons such as fibroids or heavy bleeding. In certain patients, the robot may be chosen.