Each year, more than 600,000 women in the United States undergo a hysterectomy to treat reproductive organ conditions including fibroid tumors, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, uterine prolapse, even cancer. Still others opt to delay the procedure, fearing lengthy recovery times and scarring, long associated with traditional open or laparoscopic hysterectomies.
Patient report an overwhelmingly positive experience with the SILS™ hysterectomy. The incision is hidden in the belly button and there is less pain with only one incision to heal, and decreased risk of vascular, bowel and nerve injuries. It’s important to stress that the SILS™ technique is not just for hysterectomies – but for any laparoscopic surgery.
Developed as a technique to provide a single access point for multiple surgical instruments, SILS™ has revolutionized the field of endoscopic surgery with the potential to treat a number of conditions including obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease and appendicitis, and removal of problematic organs including the gall bladder, kidney and spleen. SILS™ also may be used for hernia repair, colon resection and liver resection.
A pioneer in the SILS™ technique, Dr. Lense made surgical history in March, 2009, as one the first surgeons to perform a SILS hysterectomy. In each of the more than 150 patients he has since treated using the SILS™ technique, he has seen a tremendous difference in recovery times, compared to traditional laparoscopic hysterectomies.
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