Sunday, October 31, 2010

Live Webcast: daVinci Robotic Hysterectomy


Join physicians from the University of North Carolina Hospitals for a da Vinci® (robotic) Hysterectomy for endometrial cancer with staging using the new da Vinci® S Surgical System. Live webcast Feb 21 at 4:00PM EST (21:00 UTC). The minimally invasive procedure will be performed by Dr. John Boggess, Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Fellowship Program Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology and UNC School of Medicine.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Extracorporal Knot Tying


We describe how to perform a Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with extracorporal knot tying

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Removal of Ovaries - Part 2 of 4


Part 2 of a narrated, full-length total laparoscopic hysterectomy and removal of both ovaries for fibroids and pelvic pain. A Ligasure device is used to seal the vessels. Laparoscopic suturing is performed to close the vaginal apex after the uterus and cervix are removed. The entire procedure took approximately 35 minutes and is shown in its entirety in Parts 1 - 4. The patient went home right after surgery and can return to work in about 2 weeks.

Robotic Hysterectomy: Part 1 of 4 (High Definition)


Video demonstrates the technique for a robotic hysterectomy to treat endometrial cancer. Part 1 of 4. Total operative time for hysterectomy is 25 minutes.