28% of Myomectomies are converted to an open abdominal incision during surgery
Laparoscopic myomectomies often take longer than open abdominal myomectomies, and up to 28% are converted during surgery to an open abdominal incision. Myomectomy can be a uterine-preserving alternative to open abdominal hysterectomy.
da Vinci ® Myomectomy, combines the best of open and laparoscopic surgery. Benefits include:
- Opportunity for future pregnancy
- Significantly less pain
- Less blood loss
- Fewer complications
- Less scarring
- A shorter hospital stay
- A faster return to normal daily activities