Robotic Endometriosis

More than 5.5 million U.S. women and girls suffer from endometriosis, a painful and chronic disease in which the uterus lining (the endometrium) is found outside the uterus in areas such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, bowel and other locations.

The misplaced tissue develops into growths or lesions, which respond to the menstrual cycle in the same way that the tissue of the uterine lining does - each month the tissue builds up, breaks down and sheds. Menstrual blood flows from the uterus and out of the body through the vagina, but the blood and tissue shed from endometrial growths has no way of leaving the body, resulting in internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from the lesions and inflammation. This can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions, bowel problems and other symptoms.

The cause of endometriosis is unknown. However, laparoscopy can show the growths' location, size and extent and help the doctor and patient make better treatment choices. With robotic laparoscopy, doctors have a better view of the abdominal cavity and can be more thorough in diagnosing endometriosis and removing lesions and adhesions.

Patient 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

For more information about our robotic surgical program call (404) 851-8200.

As with any surgery, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient- and procedure-specific.