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Hysterectomy
While no woman wants to be diagnosed with a gynecologic condition, one in three women in the U.S. will face the decision to have a hysterectomy before the age of 60. Reasons for the procedure can include fibroids, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, life threatening blockage of the bladder or intestines by the uterus, and cancer.
What is a hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus. It is the second most common surgical procedure performed, with U.S. doctors performing 600,000 cases per year. Hysterectomies may offer a life-saving treatment with a serious condition like cancer, but in most cases, it is an elective procedure performed to relieve chronic pain, bleeding or other disabling conditions.
Surgical Options
If your doctor recommends a hysterectomy, you may be a candidate for a new, less invasive surgical procedure called
da Vinci hysterectomy.
This procedure uses state-of-the-art technology, potentially giving patients a shorter hospital stay and recovery time, less pain and scarring.
For additional information on minimally invasive surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System visit
davincisurgery.com.
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