Surgery (Minimally Invasive & Robotic)

 With open surgery, a large incision is made in your abdomen — large enough for your surgeon to fit his or her hands and instruments inside your body. Open surgery has long been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures and is still used today. However, open surgery carries certain drawbacks and trauma to the body due to the large incision. There are less invasive surgical options for many women facing gynecologic surgery. 

Traditional surgery can be debilitating and typically requires a long recovery period, but it's not the only option. If you need to be back on your feet soon after your procedure, learn more about the minimally invasive surgery options we offer at OB-GYNE Associates of Libertyville. We provide residents in Libertyville, IL, and the surrounding areas with high-quality medical care.

At OB-GYNE Associates of Libertyville, we offer multiple options for minimally invasive surgery.

The most common minimally invasive surgery is laparoscopy. Instead of a large open incision, surgery is done through a few small incisions using a tiny camera and long, thin surgical instruments.

The surgical instruments are slim and long so they can reach the area where surgery is needed without necessitating a large incision. The camera takes images inside your body and sends those images to a video monitor, guiding the surgical team as they operate.

da Vinci Surgery is another minimally invasive option for women facing gynecologic surgery. With da Vinci, surgeons make just a few small incisions — similar to traditional laparoscopy. Instead of the surgeon relying only on his or her own body's power, da Vinci surgery is robot-assisted: the surgeon operates the robot, which has much more flexibility and a capability for much higher precision than the human body does.

The da Vinci Robot features a magnified 3D high-definition vision system and wristed instruments that bend and rotate far greater than the human wrist. As a result, da Vinci enables your surgeon to operate with enhanced vision, precision, dexterity, and control.

By using robots in our minimally invasive surgeries, we can increase the potential for faster healing even more than with a simple laparoscopy, and the risk is minimal.

If you need surgery or another procedure but want to make sure the toll it takes on your body is not too great, contact our team. Our compassionate doctors will talk you through all your options and let you know the pros and cons. Once you've made a decision, we'll stand by you and help you through it, every step of the way.

To learn more about what we offer and what procedures we can perform, call us at (847) 680-3400.

At OB-GYNE Associates of Libertyville, S.C., we are proud to offer our patients the latest advancements in medical technology, including robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery. This innovative approach allows us to perform complex gynecologic surgeries with greater precision, ease, and efficiency, resulting in reduced pain and discomfort, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery times.

You may be feeling skeptical, but gynecologic robotic-assisted surgery involves the use of a cutting-edge robot, which is controlled by one of our highly skilled surgeons. The robot is equipped with instruments and a high-definition camera that provides clear and magnified views of the surgical site. The surgeon sits at a console and uses controls to maneuver the robot, allowing for greater precision and flexibility than traditional surgical techniques.

The benefits of robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery cannot be overstated. With this approach, we can perform minimally invasive procedures on the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and other areas of the reproductive system. This leads to less pain, less scarring, and less blood loss. Additionally, because the robotic instruments are so precise, there is less risk of damaging surrounding tissue or organs, which can lead to fewer complications.