What is Da Vinci assisted hysterectomy?
Robotic hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus alone or with cervix. Its main advantages are reduced injury rate, short recovery period, less pain and scarring compared to traditional hysterectomy. Due to these, the Da Vinci hysterectomy cost is lower than open surgery price.
How to choose a clinic for a robotic hysterectomy?
When choosing a hospital to have a hysterectomy with Da Vinci robot, take into account:
- Original equipment. If a hospital performs robotic surgery, it does not mean that original Da Vinci robot is used. Make sure that the operation is performed with Da Vinci robot produced by the Intuitive Surgical company. Only this unit can guarantee high quality of the robotic surgery.
- Doctor’s qualification. Only an experienced specialist can perform the procedure at the highest level. Check if a doctor has a certificate allowing to perform a hysterectomy using Da Vinci robot.
- Check reviews about Da Vinci hysterectomy. In some cases, the experience of real patients may help to make a right choice.
Features of Da Vinci-assisted hysterectomy abroad
Da Vinci-assisted hysterectomy is prescribed in case of:
- uterine, cervix, or ovaries cancer
- advanced endometriosis
- uterine fibroids
- abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Da Vinci robotic hysterectomy process
A robotic hysterectomy requires general anesthesia. A doctor manages the process while sitting at a special console. A specialist manages the process and makes precise movements using robotic instruments.
The operated area is visualized on the screen with 3D-view which allows to avoid damaging even the tiniest healthy tissues. A team of anesthesiologists constantly monitors the patient’s health condition.
All manipulations are conducted through 3-5 incisions 1 cm in size. The procedure takes about 1 hour.
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After the robotic hysterectomy
Due to low injury rate, a woman stays in the hospital only for 1-2 days to make sure that there are no complications.
A doctor may prescribe painkillers.
The complete recovery takes about 6 weeks. A patient is recommended:
- to limit the physical activity
- not to lift heavy things
- get plenty of rest
- to avoid sexual activity for 9 weeks after a robotic hysterectomy.
A woman can return to work in 3-4 weeks after the surgery.
Advantages of Da Vinci robotic hysterectomy
Robotic hysterectomy can be applied instead of an open one (through 15 cm incision). There are such advantages of the hysterectomy using Da Vinci robot:
- the postoperative scarring is almost invisible
- robotic surgery takes 1 hour, the open one - from 2 hours
- 3 times less blood loss during operation
- 2 times less recovery period.
How to book a hospital for robotic hysterectomy abroad?
Submit a request on Bookimed, and our Medical Doctor will contact you to know all the preferences regarding treatment. The Medical Doctor with send your medical records w to the chosen clinics.
In 3 days you will receive the response and inform you how much does robotic hysterectomy cost.
If the option is suitable, Bookimed Doctor organizes your treatment abroad.
Bookimed services are free for patients.