Robotic Myomectomy

If your doctor recommends surgery to treat uterine fibroids, you may be a candidate for a robotic Myomectomy a new, uterine-preserving, minimally invasive robotic procedure – da Vinci. Uterine fibroids are common benign (non-cancerous) tumors that develop within the uterine wall. While not all women with fibroids experience symptoms, symptoms may include excessive menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility.

A Robotic da Vinci ® Myomectomy allows your surgeon to perform a minimally invasive, yet remarkably precise, comprehensive reconstruction of the uterine wall. At Northside Hospital, a leader in providing state-of-the-art surgical services, more surgeries are performed than at any other hospital in Georgia. As such, Northside also performs more robotic procedures than any other Georgia hospital. Northside embraced gynecologic surgery as part of its robotic surgery program, beginning in 2005, which includes robotic myomectomy. Northside now ranks in the top 5 percent of all robotic GYN programs in the country.

In contrast, for many patients, robotic Myomectomy, can provide the most effective, least invasive surgical treatment for uterine fibroids. Among the potential benefits of a robotic Myomectomy as compared to traditional open abdominal surgery are:

Patient Benefits

• Opportunity for future pregnancy
• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less scarring
• A shorter hospital stay A faster return to normal daily 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. While radical hysterectomy or abdominal hysterectomy performed using the da Vinci ® Surgical System are considered safe and effective, these procedures may not be appropriate for every individual. Always ask your doctor about all treatment options, as well as their risks and benefits.