There's something new in hysterectomy surgery.

If your doctor recommends hysterectomy, ask about one of the most effective and least invasive options: da Vinci® Hysterectomy. For treatment of a variety of uterine conditions, the da Vinci® Surgical System enables surgeons to perform with unmatched precision and control ­­ using only a few small incisions.

The da Vinci® Hysterectomy offers numerous potential benefits over traditional approaches to vaginal, laparoscopic or open abdominal hysterectomy, and particularly for more challenging procedures like radical hysterectomy involving gynecologic cancer. Potential benefits include:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less scarring
• A shorter hospital stay
• A faster return to normal daily activities

Using the da Vinci® Surgical System also provides the surgeon with a superior surgical tool for dissection and removal of lymph nodes during cancer operations, as compared to traditional open or minimally invasive approaches. The System also gives the surgeon better visualization of anatomy, which is especially critical when working around delicate and confined structures like the bladder. This means surgeons have a distinct advantage when performing a complex, radical hysterectomy involving adhesions from prior pelvic surgery or non-localized cancer.

Ask your doctor about whether or not you may be a candidate for da Vinci® Hysterectomy, as well as the benefits and risks of individual treatment options and how they may vary by patient and procedure. Or get more information by contacting Trinity Medical Center at 1-877-TMC-1232.