Robotics & Minimally Invasive Surgery

Many gynecologic surgeries that once required large abdominal incisions and extended hospital stays are now performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques. Our gynecologic surgeons at Plano Women’s Healthcare are highly skilled in these surgical techniques, which include laparoscopic, robotic, vaginal, and hysteroscopic procedures. If you need surgical treatment of a gynecologic condition or simply want to know what options are available to you, our OB/GYNs are happy to answer your questions about minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries.

What Are the Benefits of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery?

Minimally invasive surgeries have a number of benefits, which include:

Smaller incisions (<1cm)
Reduced blood loss
Less pain
Shorter hospital stays
Faster recovery

Is Robotic Hysterectomy an Outpatient Procedure?

Many patients want to know if minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, such as a hysterectomy, will allow them to go home the same day as their procedure. This is a valid question. No one wants to stay in a hospital longer than they have to and recovery at home feels so much better!

Typically, robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomies are outpatient procedures. Most patients are able to go home the same day or the very next day.

Where Do the Providers at Plano Women’s Healthcare Operate?

Our providers perform surgical procedures at:

Medical City Plano
Medical City Frisco (select providers only)
Surgery Center of Plano
Surgery Center of Frisco (select providers only)

Additionally, minor procedures may be performed in-office under IV sedation for select patients. Procedures that can be done at the Plano Women’s Healthcare office include:

Removing small polyps
LEEP (loop electrosurgical excision procedure)
Endometrial ablation
Labiaplasty

Who Is a Good Candidate for Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery?

These days our providers can perform the vast majority of procedures in a minimally invasive fashion. Your doctor will help you determine if you are a good candidate.

What Is the Recovery Time for Minimally Invasive Surgery?

After laparoscopic or robotic surgery – including hysterectomy – most patients can return to work within two weeks. If your job involves heavy lifting or manual labor, it may be four to six weeks until you can return to full work or activity. Most patients, even after a hysterectomy, report that they feel well just a few days after their surgery.

For hysteroscopic surgeries, recovery time is typically one to two days before patients can resume normal activity.

Note: After surgery, we recommend avoiding tampons and sexual activity until cleared by your medical provider.

What Is the Difference Between Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery?

Robotic surgery is a type of laparoscopic surgery in which a robotic console is used to control the surgeon’s instruments. Robotic surgery has several advantages, including:

Greater ease of movement
Precision
3D vision

Recovery time, incision sites and size, as well as blood loss are generally the same with robotic and traditional laparoscopic surgeries.

Robotic surgery can be a great option for patients undergoing hysterectomy, myomectomy, endometriosis surgery, and ovarian cystectomy. To learn more about robotic surgery, please visit: https://www.davincisurgery.com/procedures/gynecology-surgery.

What Other Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery Do You Provide?

Our providers at Plano Women’s Healthcare don’t just offer laparoscopic or robotic surgeries. We also offer vaginal surgeries and hysteroscopy, both of which are considered minimally invasive due to the little to no incisions required, low blood loss, and quick recovery time.

Is Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Right for You?

Learning you need surgery is news that’s sometimes hard to hear. We understand that making the decision about what type of surgery is best for your needs can be difficult, and our caring team is here for you. Your OB/GYN is eager to sit down with you and answer all your questions and address any concerns.