When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions. These conditions may include:

• cervical and uterine cancer
• uterine fibroids
• endometriosis
• uterine prolapse
• menorrhagia or excessive bleeding

Traditional gynecologic surgery uses a large incision. This type of open surgery may cause significant pain, trauma, and a long recovery period.

Less Invasive

For complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci System can operate with greater precision and control.

Procedures performed with the da Vinci® Surgical System:

• Hysterectomy - surgical removal of the uterus and/or other reproductive organs
• Myomectomy - surgical removal of uterine fibroids
• Sacrocolpopexy - surgery for uterine or vaginal vault prolapse

Evelyn Felluca, MD is a Reston Hospital Center gynocologist with extensive training in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery. The transition to da Vinci hystectomy, myomectomy, and sacropcolpoplexy was easy. To reach Dr. Felluca's office, call 1-877-689-DOCS and ask to be connected with Eveylyn Felluca at Perfectly Female.