Robotic surgery for uterine or vaginal prolapse
Many women suffer silently with pelvic disorders that can cause pain, frequent trips to the bathroom and other uncomfortable symptoms that impact quality of life. At Sharp, we offer treatment options that can help.
Prolapse is the "falling" of any pelvic floor organ. It occurs when the connective tissue or muscles are too weak to hold the organ in place. This is a very common problem for women as they age, particularly after childbirth. Uterine prolapse (when the uterus "falls") always involves some degree of vaginal vault prolapse.
Sacrocolpopexy is a surgery that uses a mesh to hold the vagina in its proper anatomical position. In the past, this surgery required an "open" procedure; however, robotic-assisted surgery now offers another option that is less invasive.
Minimally invasive means better health for you
Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy has a high success rate and only requires several small incisions in the abdomen. Because the surgery is minimally invasive, you can benefit from the following:
Significantly less pain
Fewer complications
Less blood loss
Less risk of infection
Less scarring
Quicker recovery time
A team of experienced robotic surgeons
Sharp is the first system on the West Coast to be recognized as a Network of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, signifying our ability to consistently deliver the safest, highest-quality surgical care to our patients.
Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for a robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy.
Frequently asked questions
San Diego robotic surgery locations
Sharp HealthCare offers da Vinci® robotic surgery for uterine or vaginal prolapse in San Diego at the following hospitals.
