Robotic surgery, an advanced form of laparoscopic surgery, is much less invasive than open surgery. While laparoscopic surgery uses a camera and small incisions, robotic surgery goes a step further, employing a computer-controlled console and robotic arms for greater precision.
Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Dean Hildahl performs minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery for hysterectomies, uterine fibroids, and other gynecological conditions at North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics in Naples, Florida.
Laparoscopic surgery uses a two-dimensional camera. With more advanced robotic surgery, Dr. Hildahl uses a 3D camera and controls the instruments from outside your body.
During typical laparoscopic surgery, he makes a tiny cut in the abdominal and/or pelvic region. He then:
When performing robotic gynecological surgery, Dr. Hildahl:
He finishes by closing the area with stitches and applying bandages.
Robotic surgery offers myriad benefits compared to traditional surgery, such as:
Dr. Hildahl chooses the best type of surgery for your needs.
The doctor can employ robotic or laparoscopic surgery for a range of conditions, including:
He can remove noncancerous fibroid tumors within or surrounding your uterus via a myomectomy, which can preserve your fertility.
When abnormal bleeding occurs due to an increase in your uterine lining.
When tissue mimicking your uterine lining extends beyond your uterus, pain may ensue.
A woman’s inability to conceive may stem from an ovulation problem, fibroids, fallopian tube obstruction, endometriosis, or another issue.
Fluid-filled sacs on your ovaries may cause unwanted symptoms. Dr. Hildah performs an ovarian cystectomy to remove your cysts.
Weak muscles can cause your pelvis to move from its normal position.
If your best course of action is a partial supracervical, subtotal hysterectomy, or total hysterectomy to remove your uterus, Dr. Hildahl may use traditional surgery, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery, depending on your needs.
The superior precision of robotic and laparoscopic technology is especially valuable for more delicate or complex surgeries. Smaller incisions mean less pain, blood loss, and scarring.
To learn whether minimally invasive robotic surgery is right for your gynecological needs, contact North Naples Gynecology and Obstetrics by phone or online today.
