Robotic Laparoscopic Surgery
What is Robotic Laparoscopy?
How is Robotic Laparoscopy done?
- The operation involves making 5 small skin incisions through which 5 ports are inserted into the abdominal cavity to accommodate a camera and several surgical instruments.
- A 4-arm robot is draped with sterile drapes and is ready for docking (Fig.1).
- The robot is fully docked to the surgical instruments and the surgeon is ready to begin the operation (Fig.2).
- During robot-assisted surgery, the surgeon sits comfortably at a console by the patient’s bedside (Fig.3), executing delicate robotic movements with finger tip control(Fig.4).
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopy to remove a fibroid (myomectomy)
- The fibroid is injected with a solution to prevent bleeding during surgery (Fig. 5).
- The uterus is cut open to expose the fibroid (Fig.6).
- The fibroid is grasped and removed from the uterus (Fig. 7).
- The uterine incision is closed with sutures and the operation is completed (Fig. 8).
- The surgeon performs the entire surgery and is in full control of the robotic functions throughout the procedure.
Robotic Surgery – the benefits
- Avoiding major surgery.
- Shorter hospital stay.
- Less pain.
- Faster recovery.
- Quicker return to normal activities.
- Less risk of wound infection.
- Less blood loss.
- Less scarring.
Robotic Surgery – the risks
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Blood transfusions
- Post operative adhesions and infertility
- Uterine rupture during pregnancy
- Risk of cesarean section delivery
Experience
A pioneering and successful fertility center since 1982, Boca Fertility was the first IVF center in Palm Beach County to accomplish a successful pregnancy and delivery of a baby conceived through IVF. Countless numbers of infertile couples are now parents thanks to the care they received at Boca Fertility.
Success
Our IVF program consistently achieves high success rates (SART Clinic Summary Report - Sartcorsonline.com), utilizing state of the art techniques such as IntraCytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE), Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), egg and embryo freezing, gestational surrogacy and donor egg IVF.
Personalized Care
Boca Fertility is physician-owned, so you can expect to receive unparalleled individualized and compassionate care. You will be cared for by only one doctor, and you will find our staff to be truly supportive. You will be pleased by the relaxed atmosphere and the very personal attention you receive at Boca Fertility.