Most patients can be released four to six hours following a robotic surgery.
Gynecology
There are many key areas in the field of female reproductive system health, including menstruation, pregnancy, fertility, and menopause. As a woman, you may be concerned about other issues related to your sexual health, including genital problems and sexually transmitted diseases. If you are a female that is sexually active, or over the age of 18, it is important to begin seeing a womans' health specialist in order to make sure that your reproductive system stays healthy. Before that, any concerns with menstruation should be addressed with a physician. As you get older, most women become concerned with issues pertaining to avoiding or achieving pregnancy, until menopause begins around age 50.
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St. Petersburg General Hospital answeredIn a single site robotic hysterectomy, only one surgical cut (incision) is required. This means even less scarring for the woman. -
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St. Petersburg General Hospital answeredSee All 3 AnswersRobotic surgery has made female surgery easier for a woman to return to her normal activities faster with much less discomfort.
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Capital Regional Medical Center answeredHysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on women. It is used to treat conditions, such as tumors, uterine prolapse, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic pelvic pain. Traditional hysterectomies are performed through an abdominal incision, which requires a long and painful recovery, with up to eight weeks of downtime and significant pain from the incision. Robotic hysterectomy offers women an alternative, with less pain and considerably shorter recovery times. Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive option that offers tremendous advantages to both women and their doctors.
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See All 2 AnswersRobotic hysterectomy has the benefit of short hospital stays, small incisions, lower rate of complications and minimal blood loss.
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RealAge answeredA pelvic examination is a painless, though sometimes slightly uncomfortable physical examination of a woman's genital and pelvic area. (You should tell the doctor if you do feel pain at any point in the examination.) During a pelvic exam, you will be asked to lie on your back on the examining table and put your feet in stirrups at the end of the table. The doctor or nurse practitioner will initially examine the genital area for any unusual lesions, swelling or other signs of problems.
After examining the outer part of the genital area, the doctor or nurse practitioner will then do an internal examination by inserting a metal or plastic device called a speculum into the vagina. Metal speculums can sometimes feel cold when inserted, so at many medical facilities they are kept warm until used. Some women feel slight pressure in the pelvic area when the speculum is inserted and used to open the vagina. Through the open speculum, the examiner can see the inside of the vagina and the cervix.
If a Pap test is being conducted during the pelvic exam, the doctor or nurse will insert a tiny brush or spatula to remove a small sample of cells from the surface of the cervix. This causes some women to feel a mild cramp-like discomfort.
Finally, the doctor or nurse will do a digital exam by applying lubricant to his or her fingers (covered by a medical glove) and inserting two fingers into your vagina while pressing gently on your abdomen. This part of the exam is for the doctor or nurse to feel your ovaries and uterus for lumps or other problems. Again, you may feel some pressure during this part of the exam, and it may be slightly uncomfortable, but is usually over quickly. The complete pelvic exam takes only three to five minutes on average. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that women ages 21 and older have annual pelvic examinations.
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Sigma Nursing answeredThe causes of PMS are not clear. It is linked to the changing hormones during the menstrual cycle. Some women may be affected more than others by changing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. Stress and emotional problems do not seem to cause PMS, but they may make it worse.
Diagnosis of PMS is usually based on your symptoms, when they occur, and how much they affect your life.
This answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information Center.
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Dr. Jessica M. Ritch, MD , OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology), answered on behalf of Aventura Hospital and Medical Center - HCA East FloridaSee All 6 Answers
Jessica Ritch, MD, gynecologist at Aventura Hospital & Medical Center explains the many possible causes of pelvic pain in this video.