Minimally Invasive & Robotic Gynecologic Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery includes several techniques. Each is designed to reduce trauma to the body while delivering excellent outcomes:

• Laparoscopic surgery – The surgeon uses small instruments and a camera to operate through tiny incisions in the abdomen.
• Robotic-assisted surgery – Using the da Vinci® Surgical System, our surgeons control robotic instruments with enhanced precision and 3D imaging.
• Hysteroscopy – A thin camera is inserted through the vagina to treat conditions inside the uterus without any external incisions.
• Fibroid ablation – An incision-free option that uses ultrasound and heat to shrink fibroids from within the uterus.
   

Conditions we treat

Our minimally invasive techniques are used to treat a wide range of gynecologic conditions, including:

• Abnormal or postmenopausal bleeding
• Pelvic pain and endometriosis
• Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)
• Adenomyosis
• Endometrial polyps
• Ovarian cysts
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Permanent sterilization
   

Robotic surgery

UK HealthCare is proud to offer robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System. This technology gives our surgeons a magnified, 3D view and tools that move with unmatched precision. The result? Fewer complications, less pain and better outcomes for our patients.
 

What to expect

Laparoscopic and robotic surgery

While you’re under anesthesia, your surgeon will make a few small incisions in your abdomen. A camera and surgical tools — or robotic instruments — are inserted to perform the procedure. Your abdomen is gently expanded with gas to give the surgeon a clear view.

Hysteroscopy

This procedure is done through the vagina, with no incisions. A small camera is guided into the cervix to provide a view inside the uterus. Your surgeon can then diagnose or treat conditions like polyps or abnormal bleeding.

Fibroid ablation

A special device is inserted through the cervix into the uterus. This device uses ultrasound to locate fibroids. Then, targeted energy is directed at the center of each fibroid to shrink them over time — all without any incisions.
 

Recovery and healing

Depending on the reason for your surgery, you might go home the same day or need to stay in the hospital. You might need prescription pain relief at first, but many people switch to over-the-counter medicines quickly. Recovery times vary, but you’ll likely be fully recovered in a few weeks. In the meantime, you may need to limit exercise or lifting heavy objects or refrain from sex, depending on your procedure. Your care team will guide you every step of the way.