The symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse — urine leakage, pressure and discomfort — can be difficult to cope with. Yet many people don't seek treatment due to embarrassment or concern about a long recovery from surgery.
With robotic pelvic floor reconstruction, you get complete pelvic floor repair without invasive surgery. Our minimally invasive approach gets you back to doing the things you love, sooner.
What Is Robotic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction?
Robotic pelvic floor reconstruction, also called robotic sacrocolpopexy, is a minimally invasive surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse happens when the pelvic organs (bladder, bowel, uterus, urethra) drop or fall out of their normal place.
During robotic sacrocolpopexy, specially trained surgeons reposition the pelvic organs using robotic arms and a tiny camera. In some cases, robotic sacrocolpopexy is paired with robotic hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). You and your surgeon can discuss whether a hysterectomy is best for you.
Benefits of Robotic Pelvic Floor Surgery
Before robotic sacrocolpopexy for pelvic floor repair, doctors performed pelvic prolapse repair with vaginal incisions or open abdominal surgery (large incision in the belly). Our robotic technique offers several advantages over these older approaches, including:
- Enhanced vision, control and precision for your surgeon
- Faster recovery
- Less blood loss and lower need for blood transfusion
- Less pain after surgery
- Less scarring
- Shorter hospital stay
Robotic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction: Why Choose Us?
Our robotic sacrocolpopexy surgery for pelvic prolapse provides patients with high success rates and quick recoveries. With our robust robotic surgery program, you experience:
- Robotic surgery expertise: Our surgeons have completed the highest level of training in robotic pelvic floor reconstruction. You can be confident in their knowledge of the latest surgical techniques and female urology needs. Their skill and education combine to deliver excellent results with fewer complications. Meet our female urology specialists.
- Multispecialty team: Our doctors collaborate with other specialties at Penn Medicine to provide you with complete care. Our urological surgeons work with physical therapists, colon and rectal surgeons, and gynecologists so you have a complete team of experts on your side. Learn more about our Female Urology Program.
- Customized care plans: Pelvic floor disorders affect everyone differently. That's why you get a thorough evaluation from our urology specialists before moving forward with any treatment. You receive clear information about your options, and we guide you through every step.
What to Expect from Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Surgery
During this procedure:
- Your surgeon makes a small port (incision) for the laparoscope (surgical camera). The laparoscope provides a high-definition, 3D magnified view of the inside of the body during surgery.
- Next, your surgeon makes four small ports to insert the slim robotic instruments.
- Your surgeon uses the robotic instruments to remove the uterus if needed.
- Your surgeon uses the robotic instruments to lift the pelvic organs by performing steady, precise movements.
- Your surgeon attaches medical-grade mesh material to the pelvic organs. This material supports them like a sling.
- After attaching the mesh, your surgeon removes the laparoscope and instruments and bandages the small incisions.
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