Robotic-assisted surgery is similar to other forms of minimally invasive surgery in that instruments and cameras are inserted through small incisions. The camera's magnified, three-dimensional view and small robotic instruments enhance the surgeon's ability to perform complex procedures.
According to Mathew Beshara, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Penn who performs robotic-assisted surgery:
"Robotic-assisted surgery can be useful in the performance of hysterectomies, removal of fibroids while preserving the uterus, correction of vaginal prolapse, pelvic reconstructive surgery and reversing tubal ligation."
Gynecologic Conditions Treated with Robotic Surgery
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Cervical dysplasia and cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometriosis and associated pelvic pain
- Infertility
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine and vaginal prolapse
- Uterine fibroids
Robotic Gynecologic Procedures Available at Penn
- Removal of uterus (hysterectomy)
- Removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy), ovaries, and cysts
- Tubal reversal or reanastomosis
- Treatment of uterine and vaginal prolapse
- Pelvic reconstructive surgery