Women's Surgery

At Rochester Regional Health, we are committed to providing you with superior treatment for gynecologic and urogynecologic conditions that require surgery. We work with you and your primary care physician to determine whether a robotic procedure is the right option for you.

The most common concerns for women considering gynecologic surgery are:

• Will my body function normally following surgery?
• How long will my recovery take?

We use the da Vinci Surgical System to perform minimally invasive robotic surgery. The da Vinci robot provides surgeons a better picture of the surgical site and the ability to make tiny surgical cuts superior to the human hand. For patients this usually means less pain and a faster recovery time.

Our physicians are specially trained and certified in using the da Vinci robot to perform procedures using tiny holes instead of the larger incisions used in traditional surgery.

Benefits of Robotic-Assisted Surgery

• See how robotic surgery works

With robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery methods, you are more likely to experience a quicker recovery. We use minimally invasive methods to avoid large incisions. The benefits of robotic surgery may vary for each patient and procedure.

Advantages of robotic surgery may include:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Fewer complications
• Less scarring
• A shorter hospital stay
• A faster return to normal daily activities

Conditions we treat

If you are dealing with a gynecologic condition that requires surgery, we can help ease your concerns and offer effective treatments to help you heal. The conditions we treat with robotic surgery include:

• Cervical cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Endometriosis
• Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
• Uterine cancer
• Uterine fibroids
• Uterine prolapse

Treatments we provide

If your gynecologic condition is complex or requires delicate surgery, robotic surgery offers minimally invasive options that may be more effective than more traditional procedures. Treatments include:

• Robotic Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)
• Robotic Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
• Robotic Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries)
• Robotic Sacrocolpopexy (treatment for uterine or vaginal prolapse)
• Tubal ligation (having your “tubes tied”)

Center of Excellence

The minimally invasive robotic surgery program for gynecology at Rochester Regional Health is as a leader in providing safe, high-quality care.

In 2012, Rochester General Hospital became a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology as recognized by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Surgical Review Corp. We were re-designated in 2015 and continue to be recognized for our excellence in this area. 

In addition, several of our Rochester Regional Health board-certified physicians are Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) Designated Physicians.

A COEMIG designation brings surgery centers and physicians together to continually advance minimally-invasive surgery and constantly address the needs of patients by:

• Identifying excellence for patients
• Controlling costs and outcomes
• Focusing on the most advanced procedures
• Establishing universal standards

If you have any additional questions or would like more information about robotic gynecologic surgery, please contact us at any time.

Contact Us

Rochester General Hospital
1425 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621

Phone: (877) 922-5465