A hysterectomy removes your uterus and resolves some possible health issues. For the best in minimally invasive hysterectomies, call Dr. Khashayar Shakiba and Dr. Kateryna Kolesnikova at Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey or book an appointment online.
A hysterectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgiers for women. The reasons you may need a hysterectomy to remove your uterus include:
Most hysterectomies are performed with an open approach or a large incision on the abdomen similar to a C-section scar. We specialize in minimally invasive hysterectomies using the da VinciⓇ robotic system. During robotic surgery, several small incisions are made near the belly button which allows access to the uterus using robotic arms that are controlled by the surgeon. The da Vinci system’s advanced technology allows the surgeon to use natural wrist movements to control the flow of these instruments as he views the process on a three-dimensional screen.
There are many benefits to minimally invasive surgery over traditional open surgery. Some of these benefits include:
After a minimally invasive hysterectomy, you can go home the same day of surgery or the following morning. In a few days, you will be able to resume your usual home activities. Pain is well managed with over the counter medication and few patients require nacrotic pain killers. Most patients are able to start driving within 1-2 weeks of surgery.
If your ovaries are also removed during the hysterectomy, you will go into menopause following the surgery. This is called surgical menopause and can be managed with hormone treatment and lifestyle strategies.
Following surgery, you need to refrain from sexual intercourse and strenuous activity for about six weeks. Your surgeon and office staff will provide you with complete postsurgical care instructions.
