Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Minimally Invasive Surgery Services Offered in Las Cruces, NM

While obstetrics and gynecology specialist Surjit Reddy Moolamalla, MD, always prefers a conservative treatment approach, there are times when surgical intervention is the best path toward lasting relief from certain women’s health issues. Women in Las Cruces, New Mexico, who rely on Dr. Moolamalla for care, have access to state-of-the-art robotic and minimally invasive surgery. For more information, schedule a visit online or over the phone.

How Does Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery Work?

When many people think about robotic surgery, they envision a blocky silver robot hovering over a patient and holding sharp surgical tools. In reality, the platforms, including the da Vinci® system, used in robotic surgery are highly advanced, and capable of impressive surgical alterations.

Your (human) obstetrics and gynecology specialist remains in full control of the robotic surgical system throughout the procedure. Dr. Moolamalla sits at a control console and guides all aspects of the surgery. The robotic arms perform the surgical alterations using a degree of precision that is simply not possible with even the steadiest human hand.

Minimally invasive surgery involves using several small incisions and specially designed, slim surgical tools to perform procedures without the need for a large open incision. Robotic surgery is an example of minimally invasive surgery, but it is not the only approach.

What Are Some Benefits of Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery?

When it’s a good fit for issues like hysterectomy and pelvic organ prolapse, Dr. Moolamalla and many other obstetrics and gynecology specialists prefer minimally invasive surgery as opposed to open surgery, which involves making large incisions to gain access to your reproductive and urinary organs.

Minimally invasive surgery offers the following benefits:

Smaller incisions
Less scarring
Faster recovery times
Shorter time spent under anesthesia
Less bleeding
More comfortable recovery
Lower risk of complications

Robotic surgery offers additional benefits. The technology behind robotic surgery enables the surgical arms to move in all directions. Surgical arms do not get tired. They can bend and flex in ways that the human wrist and hand cannot. They can perform incredibly precise surgical alterations that deliver impressive outcomes.

What is the Recovery Process Like After Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery?

Easier recovery is a primary benefit of robotic and minimally invasive surgery. Your personal recovery process depends on a number of factors, including the type of surgery you had, the volume of alterations that were necessary, and your overall health.

In general, you can expect a smoother recovery process than you’d have with traditional, open surgery. Dr. Moolamalla will explain what to expect in terms of the procedure and recovery process as you prepare for your surgery.

Booking a visit is as simple as a quick phone call or a few moments online, so don’t delay.