Nearly 200 women attended Tuesday’s Women’s Connection luncheon at Abode Venue, where we had the opportunity to try operating one of Via Christi’s da Vinci Robotic Surgery Systems and hearing board-certified OB-Gyn Matthew Voth, MD, explain the minimally invasive gynecological procedures done with the system.
13. Laparascopic Assisted Vaginal
Faster recovery than abdominal approach
3-4 small incisions
EBL 100-300 cc’s
2-4 week recovery
Easier to get
ovaries/adhesions
14. Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
100% completed from above
Cervix can be left (controversial)
Morcellator
EBL 50-500 cc’s
1-4 week recovery
19. Advantages
Can tackle ALMOST everything
Recovery of Laparoscopy, visualization
better than open procedure
Maneuverability of instruments
Fast
20. What to Expect
1 hour surgery
Recover 2 hours, then to room
Catheter out 4-6 hours post-op
No restriction on eating
Home the same day or following morning
21. What to Expect… continued
Narcotics the first several days
50% of patients, pain med free at 7 days
Back to work in 1-3 weeks