FAQs about Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Services

Most patients are discharged the day after their surgery.

Robotic surgery usually requires three to six incisions measuring less than a half inch each. Some patients may qualify for single-site surgery with only a small 2-inch abdominal incision.

Incisions are usually closed with “invisible” stitches that dissolve over time. There is nothing that needs to be removed. Incisions will be covered with a surgical glue barrier or surgical tape. Patients can shower and wet the incisions the day after surgery, but should avoid a tub bath for a month.

The system relays some force feedback sensations from the surgery site to the surgeon. This is a substitute for tactile sensation.

Reports of malfunction are rare. If a problem occurs, a procedure can be converted to a laparoscopy or traditional abdominal incision.