In Fibroid Surgery Patient's Weight Not Linked To Success

Obese patients are no more likely to have post-operative complications than those of average weight when undergoing robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital. Myomectomy is a procedure that removes uterine fibroids, leaving the uterus intact and preserving the ability for future pregnancies.

Robotic Repair For Vaginal Prolapse Has Significant Benefits, Mayo Researchers Find

New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse (http://www.mayoclinic.org/pelvic-organ-prolapse/) dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American Urological Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Robotic Surgery Proves Best For Heavier Women

On average, one hundred women a day – every day – are diagnosed with uterine cancer.* It’s the most common type of gynecologic cancer in the United States. Many of these women will need to undergo surgery to treat their cancer – and now a new study suggests a woman’s body type may be a factor in the type of surgery she receives. After being diagnosed with uterine caner, Joann Spragg immediately thought of the other people in her life.