About da Vinci® Gynecologic Surgery at Crouse Hospital
When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These include, but are not limited to, cervical and uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse and menorrhagia, or excessive bleeding.
Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. Yet with open surgery patients can sometimes experience significant pain, trauma, and a longer recovery process. For women facing gynecologic surgery, the period of pain, discomfort and extended time away from normal daily activities that can follow traditional surgery can understandably cause significant anxiety.
Fortunately, less invasive options are available. Some gynecologic procedures enable surgeons to access the target anatomy using a vaginal approach, which may not require an external incision. But for complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery at Crouse Hospital using the da Vinci® Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci® System can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a quicker recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
da Vinci® Procedures
 da Vinci® Hysterectomy |  da Vinci® Myomectomy |  da Vinci® Sacrocolpopexy |