Mercy Robotic Surgery
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. The procedure is recommended for a wide variety of uterine conditions. In fact it is the second most common surgical procedure for women in the U.S. There are several types of hysterectomy surgery:
- total hysterectomy – removing the entire uterus and cervix
- partial or subtotal hysterectomy – removing the uterus but leaving the cervix intact
- lymph node removal – surgeons will perform this procedure (called a “lymphadenectomy”) if you are diagnosed with uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer
- fallopian tube and ovary removal
- radical hysterectomy – removing the uterus, adjacent tissue, upper part of the vagina and pelvic lymph nodes because of a cervical cancer diagnosis. If recommended as part of uterine cancer treatment, the fallopian tubes and ovaries may also be removed.
Hysterectomy may be recommended for benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) uterine conditions. There are several different surgical approaches to hysterectomy:
vaginal hysterectomy which involves removal of the uterus through the vagina, requiring no external incision. This approach is only appropriate under certain conditions and for benign conditions.
- laparoscopic hysterectomy where 3-5 small incisions are made and the surgery is performed by inserting a small camera and instruments through the incisions.
- robotic hysterectomy
Using the daVinci® surgical system your Mercy gynecologic surgeon is able to surgically remove your uterus and provide numerous benefits including:
- less pain
- less blood loss and need for surgical blood transfusion
- less risk of infection
- less scarring
- lower risk of wound infection
- shorter hospital stay
- quicker return to normal daily life activities