Gynecology

Benefits of da Vinci GYN Surgery

Traditional gynecology surgery meant a 6–8 week recovery. For a busy woman, the thought of that much time is probably overwhelming. Here's some great news — you now have the ability to get a hysterectomy that could help you get back to your life faster. With the Midlands' only robotic-assisted technology, the experienced physicians at Palmetto Health have a new and minimally invasive option for hysterectomy that has a delicate touch. Compared to traditional surgery, patients choosing da Vinci® surgery may experience:

• Smaller surgical incisions (typically 1–2 cm)
• Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
• Less post-operative pain and discomfort
• Less risk of infection
• Shorter hospital stay
• Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities

Types of Da Vinci® GYN Surgeries

Our gynecologists perform the following surgeries utilizing advanced da Vinci® robotic-assisted technology:

• Hysterectomy: Removal of uterus (and in some cases removal of ovaries and cervix)
• Myomectomy: Removal of fibroid tumors
• Sacrocolpopexy: Repair of pelvic prolapse

Da Vinci® Trained GYN Surgeons

Palmetto Health is Columbia's leader in caring for women, and the area's only provider offering da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery. If you've been told you need a hysterectomy or myomectomy, visit one of our highly skilled robotic GYN surgeons to determine if you're a candidate for da Vinci® surgery.

Doug Addy, MD - Sandhills Women's Care

Myles Davis, MD – Columbia Women's Healthcare

Sharon Eden, MD – Women Physicians Associates

Thomas Giudice, MD – South Carolina OB-GYN

David Holladay, MD – South Carolina OB-GYN

Christopher T. Hutchinson, MD – Three Rivers OB-GYN Associates

Todd Kraemer, MD - Kraemer Women's Care

Albert E Odom, MD – Columbia Women's Healthcare

Andrea Pezzella, MD - Southern Urogynecology

Jennifer Risinger, MD – Women Physicians Associates

Sarah E. Smith, MD – University Specialty Clinics, Dept. of OB-GYN

Alexander Smythe, MD – Columbia Women's Healthcare

Lisa B. Spiryda, MD, PhD – University Specialty Clinics, Dept. of OB-GYN

Mark D. Wild, MD – Three Rivers OB-GYN Associates