Operating room configuration of the DaVinci-Xi in a usual Gyn Oncology procedure
In this particular case during an endometrial cancer staging surgery.
The use of advanced technologies does not negate assistance from other surgeons. On the contrary, teamwork is key in robotic surgery as in any surgical procedure.
TECHNIQUES & PROCEDURES
Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy (from the Greek word “ύστερον”= uterus and endoscopy) is the detailed examination of the uterus (or endometrial cavity).
Laparotomy
Laparotomy is still considered a reliable and trustworthy procedure for a trained surgeon to perform whenever deemed clinically necessary.
Total Hysterectomy
This is an operation to remove the entire uterus, as well as the fallopian tubes & ovaries, and its quite common, in case of endometrial (uturine) cancer.