The Women's Specialists of Plano Texas (http://www.obgynplano.com), a group of gynecologists service the needs of women throughout North Texas, offer the robotic hysterectomy and robotic myomectomy for certain gynecological conditions and disorders. The da Vinci robotic surgery is proven to be effective in reducing side effects following surgery including less scarring, less pain, and quicker recovery.

1. Originally published on http://www.obgynplano.com on March 29, 2012
Plano, Texas Gynecologist Group Pioneers in Performing the da Vinci Robotic Surgery
The Women’s Specialists of Plano offer the robotic hysterectomy and robotic myomectomy as
treatment for uterine fibroids and many other gynecological conditions
Every woman will experience a gynecological problem at one time or another in her life. Two of the
most common gynecologic symptoms that women experience include pelvic pain and excessive or
irregular menstrual bleeding. While it is common for women to have pelvic pain and menstrual
bleeding during their normal menstrual cycle, it is not common to have pain and bleeding so severe
that it disrupts normal activities of life.
According to the Women’s Specialists of Plano, a group of gynecologists in North Dallas, while it is
common for women to have bleeding and pain associated with the normal period, more acute
symptoms such as ongoing pelvic pressure, severe cramps, abdominal tenderness, pain during
urination or intercourse, and heavy, ongoing bleeding, usually signals an underlying problem
The symptoms listed above can occur alone, or in combination with each other. Most often, these
symptoms may indicate:
• Uterine Fibroids
• Uterine Cysts
• Uterine Prolapse
• Endometriosis
• Cervical Cancer
• Menorrhagia
When a woman has been diagnosed with a gynecological condition, medication and conservative
treatment (for uterine fibroids as an example) are usually recommended first. When medication and
non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery is often the next step and has
proven to be effective in eliminating a range of gynecologic conditions.
Traditionally, open surgery using a large incision has been the standard approach to many
gynecological procedures. Open gynecological surgery often leads to a longer recovery process and it
is common for women to have increased pain and larger scars. Today, many surgeons are turning to
a minimally invasive gynecology surgery by choosing the da Vinci Surgical System. Robotic surgery
has been effective in the treatment for uterine fibroids, uterine cysts, and other conditions. Many
women are choosing this new approach when faced with a myomectomy (the removal of uterine
fibroids) and hysterectomy (the full or partial removal of the uterus).
For complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures such as the myomectomy, robot-
assisted surgery using the da Vinci robotic surgery system has proven to be effective. The technology
uses very tiny incisions allowing surgeons to use miniature instruments and with a 3D camera and
microscope, operate with precise control and movement. The approach leaves minimal scarring and
reduces the loss of blood, pain, and overall trauma that historically accompanies a hysterectomy.
Robotic surgery is growing in popularity and continues to result in excellent clinical outcomes.
Treatment for uterine fibroids and other gynecological conditions is made easier using the robotic
surgery system. If you are considering having a hysterectomy, discuss all of the options with your
doctor. A robotic hysterectomy might be a viable choice to treat your condition.

2. Not all gynecological practices have adopted the da Vinci robotic surgery and robotic hysterectomy
approach. Despite the revolutionary advancement, it is a big investment with a large learning curve.
The Women’s Specialists of Plano are pioneers using the system. According to the physicians that
make up this practice, “It will only be a matter of time until the robotic way is the only way. We have
seen the difference it has made in hundreds of patients that walk through the doors of our Plano,
Texas practice. It is revolutionary to say the least.”