In McAllen:
3001 N. 23rd St. Suite 1
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 661-0044
In Edinburg:
910 S. Closner Blvd
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 380-3441
Today, a better surgical option is available at the Women's Clinic of South Texas. Minimally Invasive Surgery(MIS) procedures are performed through very small incisions, known as "keyhole" surgery, using very small instruments and robotics. Patients go home after surgery the same or the next day with less pain and are up and around and back to normal activities more quickly than with conventional surgery. If your doctor has recommended surgery for your condition, you may be a candidate for MIS procedures.
At the Women's Clinic of South Texas we emphasize the use of minimally invasive surgery. We have been advocates of smaller incisions and simpler surgeries that improve outcomes and allow our patients to return quicker to their normal activities.
Patients who have undergone a minimally invasive procedure at The Women's Clinic of South Texas often go home the same day or next day; need less pain medicine after surgery; have less blood loss during surgery; have a low infection rate; and are up and around and back to normal activities more quickly than with conventional surgery.
Today there are several MIS approaches that have replaced the more invasive standard techniques. Review the chart below
| Standard Technique | MIS Procedure/Technique |
|---|---|
| Hysterectomy |
Endometrial Ablation Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy Robotics-DaVinci S Surgical System Assisted Hysterectomy |
| Open Bladder Suspension (Burch) | Monarc, Transobturator approaches |
| Laparoscopic sterilization | Essure, no-scar sterilization |
Robotic Surgery: the Da Vinci S Surgical System. |
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| The physicians at the Women's Clinic of South Texas have actively participated in the acquisition and implementation of the Robotics Gynecological Surgical Program at the Doctors Hospital at Renaissance. Robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci S surgical system is only offered by selected doctors exclusively at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in the Edinburg/ McAllen area. This surgical technique may be used in selected candidates in conjunction with other minimally invasive procedures. |
What is robotic-assisted surgery? |
| Robotic-assisted surgery, a type of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), uses surgical robotic equipment, which imitates surgical movements. MIS procedures allow surgeons to operate through small ports rather than large incisions, resulting in shorter recovery times, fewer complications and reduced hospital stays. Surgical robotics combines minimally invasive surgery with highly advanced clinical technology. |
How does robotic-assisted surgery work? |
| The computer-enhanced minimally invasive surgical system consists of three components that provide: 1) a 3-D view of the surgical field, including depth of field, magnification and high resolution 2) instruments that are designed to mimic the movement of the human hands, wrists and fingers, allowing an extensive range of motion and more precision 3) master controls that allow the surgeon to manipulate the instruments, translating the surgeon's natural hand and wrist movements into corresponding, precise and scaled movements |
How does the new technology assist the surgeon? |
| The 3-D vision system magnifies the surgical field up to 15 times and improves the ability of the surgeon to recognize and control small blood vessels, thereby reducing blood loss. Surgeons are able to perform minimally invasive procedures with more precision. Robot arms remain steady at all times and robot wrists make it easier for surgeons to manipulate tissue and work from all kinds of angles - positions surgeons would have difficulty getting to otherwise. |