Da Vinci Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
If you need surgery for a gynecologic condition, you can trust Marina OB/GYN for exceptional care using the most advanced technology available. Our highly trained robotic gynecologic surgeons offer da Vinci robotic surgery to deliver precise results with less pain, smaller scars, and minimal downtime.
Book OnlineWhat Is Da Vinci Robotic Surgery?
Da Vinci robotic surgery is one of the most technologically advanced surgical techniques available today. Your surgeon sits at a computerized console and controls tiny instruments mounted on robotic arms, with a magnified, high-definition 3D view of the surgical area. The robot never acts on its own; your surgeon maintains complete control at all times, achieving exceptional accuracy and precision with minimal risk.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery
- Smaller incisions and smaller scars
- Less pain and bleeding
- Low risk of complications
- Shorter hospital stays, often same-day discharge
- Faster recovery and return to normal activities
Procedures Performed With Robotic Surgery
- Hysterectomy, full or partial
- Myomectomy for fibroid removal
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Endometriosis treatment
- Fallopian tube procedures, including bilateral salpingectomy for permanent birth control
- Repair of pelvic organ prolapse
- Other gynecologic surgeries
Am I a Candidate?
Your specialist reviews your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and medications, performs a physical and pelvic exam, and may order blood work, a pelvic ultrasound, a Pap test, hysteroscopy, or colposcopy. Most women needing gynecologic surgery are candidates for the robotic approach.
What to Expect During Surgery
You receive general anesthesia, so you are completely asleep. Your surgeon makes three or four small incisions, each about the size of a pinky fingertip, and guides the instruments from the console. When the procedure is complete, the instruments are removed and the incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures.
Recovery After Robotic Surgery
Most patients go home the same day. You should not drive immediately afterward. Take medications as directed, rest, and attend your follow-up appointments. Mild tenderness near the incisions is normal; call us if you notice worsening pain or unusual symptoms. Explore heavy bleeding treatment and all OB/GYN services.
Da Vinci Robotic Surgery FAQs
Is the robot performing the surgery?
No. Your surgeon controls every movement of the robotic instruments from a console throughout the procedure.
Will I be asleep during robotic surgery?
Yes. Robotic surgery is performed under general anesthesia.
How big are the incisions?
Usually three or four small incisions, each about the size of a pinky fingertip.
Can I go home the same day?
Most patients go home the same day after robotic gynecologic surgery.
How long is recovery?
Many women return to light activities within one to two weeks and full activity within a few weeks, depending on the procedure.
What procedures can be done robotically?
Hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cyst removal, endometriosis treatment, fallopian tube procedures, and prolapse repair.
Is robotic surgery safe?
Yes. It is a well-established technique with lower blood loss and fewer complications than open surgery.