Understanding Robotic Myomectomy
Although many women with fibroids are fortunate enough to never have symptoms, others can struggle with pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility.
If your fibroids start causing symptoms or prevent you from conceiving a baby, you can find solutions at Virtuosa Gyn, the practice of leading board-certified OB/GYN Susan Crockett, MD.
In her new office in Live Oak, Texas, Dr. Crockett specializes in using the most advanced minimally invasive treatments to help her patients forge a path forward when faced with frustrating fibroid symptoms.
Today in the blog, we’re discussing robotic myomectomy, the minimally invasive way to remove fibroids without harming your fertility.
What is robotic myomectomy?
Robotic myomectomy is a surgical procedure that uses advanced robotic technology to precisely remove uterine fibroids while leaving your uterus intact.
Robotic myomectomy only requires a few small incisions. During the procedure, Dr. Crockett operates from a console, controlling tiny instruments that can make pinpoint-precise movements within the body.
In this way, she can remove fibroids without significantly affecting any other part of your reproductive system.
Advantages of robotic myomectomy versus open surgery
Robotic myomectomy offers significant advantages over other surgical options for fibroid removal. By utilizing robotic technology, Dr. Crockett can access and remove fibroids that might be difficult to reach with other methods. In addition:
- It removes the source of your pain, heavy bleeding, and other issues
- Smaller incisions mean less bleeding than traditional surgery
- Faster recovery than traditional surgery
- Lower infection risk than open surgery
For many women, one of the biggest benefits of robotic myomectomy is that it’s a fertility-sparing procedure. With hysterectomy, you can eliminate fibroids, but you also lose your chance to carry a baby.
Although not every woman wants to have a baby (or another baby), many simply want to keep their options open. You can do exactly that with a robotic myomectomy.
Robotic myomectomy results
Whether your main goal in considering a robotic myomectomy is escaping fibroid symptoms, treating infertility, or both, knowing the typical results of this procedure may help guide your decision. It’s remarkably good news on both fronts.
About 63% of women who undergo robotic myomectomy are still symptom-free three years after the procedure.
Robotic myomectomy can also offer tremendous hope to women struggling with infertility. One study showed a 70% pregnancy rate after robotic myomectomy, validating the results of multiple previous studies.
If you’re ready to learn more about robotic myomectomy and what it can do for you, schedule your consultation with Dr. Crockett now: Reach out online or call our new Live Oak, Texas, office in the greater San Antonio area at 210-664-4753.
