Robotic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove fibroids in a woman’s uterus. The surgeon uses a computer to control the surgical instruments that are passed through small abdominal incisions. At CMC Dubai our US Board OBGYN has years of experience conducting robotic myomectomies, ensuring we provide the best surgeon for robotic myomectomy surgery in Dubai.
Fibroids can develop on the outside of the uterus, inside the uterine wall, or protrude into the interior of the uterus. In the uterus, fibroids can develop in one or many locations at once. Typically, fibroids are not cancerous.
The doctor may recommend robotic myomectomy as an option to remove fibroids from an individual due to:
An individual might need a myomectomy if she has fibroids that cause severe symptoms like:
Prior to the procedure, the surgeon might recommend that the patient undergoes some tests such as:
The patient has to inform her surgeon of any medication she may be taking at home including herbal medications and other over-the-counter medications. The patient is also instructed to stay nil-by-mouth at least 6 hours before the surgery.
During the procedure, which is performed under general anesthesia, small incisions (cuts) are made near the patient’s belly button. The surgeon uses a tube to deflate the patient’s belly – this will help him/her get a better view of the surgical site.
The laparoscope and other surgical instruments are inserted into the patient’s abdomen through the incisions. The surgeon then attaches the laparoscope and the other instruments to the robotic arms of the computer. At the console (control area), the surgeon will remotely control the surgery.
He/she then uses the robotic controller to move the tools and remove the fibroids. The surgical instruments will be taken out after the procedure. The incisions will then be sutured and dressed.
Robotic myomectomy is considered a safe procedure, our doctors perform them on a routine basis, however each fibroids case in unique and some patients may have higher risk factors than others.