Penn Robotic Gynecologic Surgery
Less Invasive Surgery, Quicker Recovery
For women with a gynecologic condition, the decision to
have surgery can be difficult. A woman's busy life does
not leave much time to recover from a significant surgical
procedure.
Surgical recovery time can now be shortened due
to advances in robotic technology. When applied to
gynecologic conditions, robotic surgery can be used to treat cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids,
endometriosis, uterine prolapse and excessive bleeding.
Benefits of Robotic Surgery may include: |
- Smaller incisions/less scarring
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Shorter recovery time
- Faster return to normal daily activities
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Sharon
Byun, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist
at Penn who also performs robotic-assisted
surgery, says: "For some cases,
we are better able to visualize the internal
organs, thanks to the 3-D imaging of the robotic
system. It can take less time to perform the
surgery, and the results are better for some
patients."
One of the Largest Robotics Programs in the Nation
More experience means better outcomes. Home to five da Vinci® Robotic Surgical Systems, Penn's program is one of the largest in the nation. Our surgeons perform more robotic gynecologic surgeries than any other program in the Philadelphia region.
When it comes to gynecologic surgery, where you turn first matters most. For help finding a Penn surgeon who specializes in robotic surgery or to schedule a consultation, call 800-789-PENN.
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