Revolutionary Robotic Treatment For Uterine Fibroids

Minnesota patients have another option to consider when faced with the need for surgery. Surgeons at Allina's United Hospital are using a new robotic system called the da Vinci S® Surgical System to perform a variety of procedures including prostate surgery, hysterectomies and myomectomies (removal of uterine fibroids).

According to the National Institutes of Health, at least 25 percent of women have uterine fibroids, the most frequent pelvic tumors seen by gynecologists. They can be treated through medication, hormone therapy or surgery. The da Vinci S® is the most advanced surgical technique for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Using this approach, many women can avoid more invasive surgery and return home sooner after their surgery.

"For many patients, a robotic myomectomy is the way to go when choosing a surgical approach for the removal of fibroid tumors," said Ragnvald Mjanger, MD. "This robot is technically an extension of my hands. I can physically take out a large tumor with very little damage to the tissue surrounding the tumor. Patients get outstanding surgical results with minimally invasive techniques thanks to the da Vinci S®."

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Tags:

• Uterine
• Fibroids
• robotic
• surgery
• pelvic
• tumors
• fibroid
• myomectomy