Robotic myomectomy

Robotic myomectomy, a type of laparoscopic myomectomy, is a minimally invasive way for surgeons to remove uterine fibroids. With robotic myomectomy, you may experience less blood loss, fewer complications, a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to activities than you would with open surgery.

Your doctor may recommend robotic myomectomy if you have: Certain types of fibroids. Surgeons may use laparoscopic myomectomy, including robotic myomectomy, to remove fibroids that are within the uterine wall (intramural) or that project to the outside of the uterus (subserosal). Smaller fibroids or a limited number of fibroids. The small incisions used in robotic myomectomy make the procedure best for smaller uterine fibroids, which are easier to extract. Uterine fibroids that cause chronic pain or heavy bleeding. Robotic myomectomy may be a safe, effective way to get relief.

Robotic myomectomy has a low complication rate. Still, risks may include: Excessive blood loss. During robotic myomectomy, surgeons take extra steps to avoid excessive bleeding, including blocking flow from the uterine arteries and injecting medications around fibroids to cause blood vessels to clamp down. Infection. Though the risk is small, the robotic myomectomy procedure presents the risk of infection.