Why Say No to Robotic GYN SurgeryGynecologic surgery using a robot is performed with the surgeon sitting at a control station, controlling arms of the robot that have been inserted into the patient’s abdomen at the beginning of the surgery.

The robot allows physicians who are inadequately trained to perform laparoscopic surgery, to conduct robotic-assisted procedures which do not have any clinical advantages over regular laparoscopy, and take longer to perform, at a much higher cost.

Limitations of Robotic Surgery• Paul J MacKoul MD, Gynecologic Oncologist Bethesda, MD shows that

robotic gyn surgery comes with limitations that account for a tougher recovery for patients due to the more invasive nature of the procedure -as opposed to conventional or DualPortGYN 2 port laparoscopic surgery.

CIGC Quick Fact

• Robotic GYN Surgery is a more expensive option for surgery –adding an average of $2000 per procedure. Many studies haveshown that the robotic approach does not have any clinicaladvantages over standard laparoscopy.

• Learn more about minimally invasive options for gynecologicsurgery on ISSUU - Dr. Paul MacKoul and call 888-SURGERY toschedule an appointment with a trained laparoscopic specialist anddiscuss the best possible option for your gyn care.

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