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Concerned about Da Vinci
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01-31-2013, 10:41 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 2
Hysterectomy: February 12th, 2013
Ovaries: Undecided
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Concerned about Da Vinci
I am scheduled for a total hysterectomy February 12th. We are going to begin the procedure using the Da Vinci. I am super concerned that I have had 3 c-sections and also another laproscopic abdominal adhesions surgery.
I am concerned that I have a ton of scar tissue and that she won't be able to complete the surgery minimal invasive and have to go the traditional route.
Has anyone else had experience with this?
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01-31-2013, 11:31 AM
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Posts: 10
Hysterectomy: January 25th, 2013
Surgery Type: DvH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Concerned about Da Vinci
Hi, Holly, I had my RALH (da Vinci) last Friday. Like you, one of the things I was concerned about was whether or not I'd need to be converted to an open incision. I talked to my doctor about it, and he said that his team's rate of conversion is very low and that he didn't expect that it would be necessary in my case. He was right--it wasn't!
I think this is something you need to discuss with your doctor. Find out what her rate of conversion is and whether she thinks it is likely in your case. Your personal medical history will have a lot to do with this, but your surgeon's experience with da Vinci is important, too. You want someone who has done many, many of these surgeries and is quite experienced.
I have been very pleased with my results so far. I've had no real pain, only some soreness, and I feel much better than I expected to. Since your doctor is going to begin with da Vinci, my guess is that she thinks that this is an appropriate method for you. But I do think this is something you need to discuss with her, because you need to go into surgery feeling confident that all of your questions have been answered. I wish you the best of luck--you will do fine.
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01-31-2013, 02:24 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 734
Hysterectomy: January 7th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Concerned about Da Vinci
I had abdominal and everyone made such a big deal of it ... Like it was the worst thing ever!! It is the oldest known procedures and doctors have a lot of experience with it, methods have improved (smaller, lower, horizontal incisions), quicker recovery etc
Truly i have had such an easy recovery, minimal pain, a small scar just above my bikini line, less gas, no vaginal packing ...
Just because there are "newer" methods does not mean the old ways are bad. Your doctor will do what is best for you!!
Personally i was happy they just started with an abdominal and didn't have to switch mid surgery.
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01-31-2013, 02:36 PM
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Posts: 14
Hysterectomy: January 7th, 2013
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Re: Concerned about Da Vinci
I was in your position a couple of months ago, I was told to have the DaVinci by one physician and then wasn't comfortable so went for a second opinion. I was SO thankful I did have a second opinion! The younger doctor was very "gung **" to operate robotically with no questions about my past surgerical history (I had 5 c.sections). The older more experienced second opinion said he would not touch me with the DaVinci because of previous scar tissue. I was SO at peace after I saw him and I still am so thankful he did the procedure abdominally. It is a longer recovery, BUT he said my bladder was completely adhered to my uterus and he could have never done the surgery without operating abdominally and not causing permanent damage to my bladder. If you haven't had a second opinion I would highly recommend it. My surgery removed my cervix and uterus (because of cervical precancerous cells) and the surgery took 3 hours, but an hour and a half alone was spent separating my bladder and uterus. Abdominally is the best way for them to see what they are doing, longer recovery, but not so bad and I'm on week 3. I would rather have longer recovery than lifetime of bladder problems.
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