Types of Surgery
Prostate Cancer (Prostatectomy)
Facing any kind of urologic surgery creates a great deal of anxiety for most men. Among your concerns is: “Will my body function normally following surgery?” Traditional open urologic surgery – in which large incisions are made to access the pelvic organs – has been the standard approach when surgery is warranted. Yet common drawbacks of this procedure include significant post-surgical pain, a lengthy recovery and an unpredictable, potentially long-term impact on continence and sexual function.
Robotic surgery, a minimally invasive approach that utilizes the latest in surgical and robotics technologies, is ideal for delicate urologic surgery. This includes prostatectomy, in which the target site is not only tightly confined but also surrounded by nerves affecting urinary control and sexual function.
Contact a urologic surgeon who uses minimally invasive procedures for prostatectomy and other urologic procedures.
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Uterine and Vaginal Vault Prolapse (Sacrocolpopexy)
You’re not alone. 120,000+ cases of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse are surgically treated each year in the US. Prolapse or falling of any pelvic floor organ (vagina, uterus, bladder or rectum) occurs when the connective tissues or muscles within the body cavity are weak and unable to hold the pelvis in its natural position
Sacrocolpopexy is a procedure to surgically correct vaginal vault prolapse by holding the vagina in the correct anatomical position. This procedure may also be performed following a hysterectomy to treat vaginal vault prolapse to provide long-term support of the vagina. If your physician recommends sacrocolpopexy you may be eligible for robotic surgery at Chestnut Hill Hospital. Our surgeons will perform the surgery through smaller incisions than those used for a traditional open approach and provide the following benefits:
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss and need for transfusions
- Less risk of infection
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
- Shorter recovery time
- Quicker return to normal activities
Contact a urologic surgeon who uses minimally invasive procedures for sacrocolpopexy and other urologic procedures.
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Hysterectomy
Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. Yet with open surgery can come significant pain, trauma, a long recovery process and threat to surrounding organs and nerves.
For complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci System can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while offering the numerous benefits over traditional surgical approaches including:
- Shorted hospital stay
- Less pain
- Less risk of wound infection
- Less blood loss and need for blood transfusions
- Less scarring
- Faster recovery and quicker return to normal activities
Contact a gynecologic surgeon who uses minimally invasive procedures for hysterectomy and other gynecologic procedures.
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Uterine Fibroids (Myomectomy)
A common alternative to hysterectomy is myomectomy—or surgical removal of uterine fibroids. This procedure preserves the uterus and may be recommended for women who could become pregnant. If your doctor recommends you for surgical treatment you may be a candidate for a less invasive robotic assisted surgical procedure. This robotic assisted procedure is designed to help your surgeon perform a more precise, minimally invasive procedure to preserve the uterus. For most women robotic assisted offers numerous benefits over traditional approaches including:
- Shorted hospital stay
- Less pain
- Less risk of wound infection
- Less blood loss and need for blood transfusions
- Less scarring
- Faster recovery and quicker return to narmal activities
- Uterine preservation
Contact a gynecologic surgeon who uses minimally invasive procedures for removal of uterine fibroids and other gynecologic procedures.
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