Tag: Myomectomy

Facts About Uterine Fibroid

Posted on April 13 2015 by The Women's Centre for Well Being

Uterine Fibroids, which are abnormal growths in a woman’s uterus, affect 20 to 80 percent of women in their lifetime. These tumors can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. … Continue reading →

Uterine Fibroid removal using da Vinci Myomectomy

Posted on March 12 2012 by The Women's Centre for Well Being

Each year, roughly 65,000 myomectomies are performed in the U.S. A new category of minimally invasive myomectomy, da Vinci ® Myomectomy, combines the best of open and laparoscopic surgery.
Among the potential benefits of da Vinci Myomectomy as compared to traditional open abdominal surgery are:

Opportunity for future pregnancy
Significantly less pain
Less blood loss
Fewer complications
Less scarring
A shorter hospital stay
A faster return to normal daily activities

da Vinci ® Myomectomy is performed with the da Vinci ® Surgical System, … Continue reading →