
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus. If you need a hysterectomy, there are several options available to you depending on your diagnosis.
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Some of the most common reasons why your doctor might recommend a hysterectomy include:
Blockage of the bladder or intestines
Endometrial hyperplasia
There are several ways to perform a hysterectomy, including:
Laparoscopic hysterectomies
Robotic-assisted hysterectomies
Traditional "open" hysterectomies
Vaginal hysterectomies
Robotic-assisted surgery is minimally invasive. This means that instead of a traditional "open" surgery, there are several small incisions made in the abdomen. This is beneficial because the small incisions allow for a much shorter recovery time. With robotic-assisted surgery, you can also benefit from the following:
Fewer complications
Less blood loss
Less pain
Less risk of infection
Less scarring
If you and your doctor decide you need a hysterectomy, you will be glad to know that Sharp HealthCare has more affiliated physicians performing robotic-assisted hysterectomies than any other hospital in San Diego.
Sharp is also 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.
Your surgical options depend on your diagnosis and your state of health. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for a robotic-assisted hysterectomy.
Sharp HealthCare offers da Vinci® hysterectomy surgery in San Diego at the following hospitals.