Robotic Hysterectomy

Robotic hysterectomy is a procedure to remove the uterus (womb) using the da Vinci surgical robot. The surgeon’s hands do the work, using the robot as a tool that allows for more precise movements, a 360° range of motion, and a magnified, high-definition, 3D view of the operating site.

Robotic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which means that only small incisions (cuts) are needed. This allows for faster recovery and less pain with fewer complications in most cases compared to traditional open surgery. Other benefits include minimal blood loss, little to no scarring, shorter hospital stays, and reduced risk of affecting nearby organs and tissue.

Patients may be eligible for robotic hysterectomy for noncancerous (benign) conditions such as adenomyosis, dysmenorrhea, and uterine fibroids. It also may be used to treat uterine, endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers. Most robotic hysterectomy patients are discharged home on the day of surgery.

Why choose UAB Medicine

UAB Obstetrics and Gynecology offers complete health care for women, provided by physicians and nurses who are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Our physicians are nationally recognized specialists in their fields, so you can rest assured that you are receiving the most advanced care available.

As part of the UAB Division of Women’s Reproductive Healthcare, our program provides services ranging from complete obstetric care to the medical and surgical treatment of complex gynecological problems. UAB Medicine is an academic medical center that conducts clinical research trials, so patients may have access to promising new treatments not available elsewhere. Our physicians are always here for you, from your first routine gynecologic exam and delivering your baby to helping guide you through menopause.

Care Providers

Warner Huh, MD, FACOG, FACS Gynecologic Oncology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Todd Jenkins, MD Gynecology Audra Williams, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Resources

• Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• National Institutes of Health