Surgeons can use the da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive gynecologic procedures including:
- Hysterectomies (single incision in some instances*)
- Myomectomies (surgical removal of fibroid tumors which leaves the uterine intact)
- Abdominal sacrocolpopexies (surgical correction of vaginal vault prolapse, or falling)
- Surgeries to treat cervical and endometrial cancers
What is robotic surgery and how can it help me?
Robotic surgery, utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System, is a less invasive technique than what is referred to as “open” surgery. With robotic surgery, the incisions made in your body by your surgeon are much smaller than the cut made during open surgery. Benefits of robotic surgery compared to open surgery include:
- Shorter hospital stay
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less need for narcotic pain medicine
- A faster recovery
- Smaller incisions associated with minimal scarring
Like all new technology, robotic surgery is not appropriate for all patients.
Learn more about surgeons who perform gynecological robotic surgeries at Northeast Georgia Medical Center:
Gynecology
Jason Bailey, MD
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
*Certified in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Robert Brett Barger, MD
Longstreet Clinic
Meena Demetrios, MD
Longstreet Clinic
Zack Dillard, MD
Longstreet Clinic
Holt Harrison, MD
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
Francis Lake, Jr., MD
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
Keshma Saujani, MD
Longstreet Clinic
Jeffrey Ward, MD
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
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Gynecologic Oncology
Andrew Green, MD
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Gynecologic Oncology
*Medical Director of the Robotic Surgical Program at Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Center of Excellence
Learn more about how NGMC Gainesville made history as the first hospital in Georgia to receive accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
NGMC is also recognized as a Center of Excellence for:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Hernia Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
