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Robots in Surgeries For Women

December 13, 2017 By Kari 1 Comment

How a hospital in Edmonton is using robots in surgeries for women with cancer below the waist. Learn about this groundbreaking tool and what it means for those wanting to deliver babies post-surgery.Β 

Robots in surgeries for women-1Now, more than ever before, I feel as though we (as women) are paying more attention to our well-being. We’re more motivated to keep our bodies and minds in tip-top shape and to educate ourselves about women’s health as a whole. So, when the opportunity came to go behind-the-scenes at the Lois Hole Hospital to check out a robot used in surgeries on women with gynaecological cancers, I jumped at the chance.

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Robots in Surgeries For Women

The Lois Hole Hospital hospital welcomed the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System a few years ago. The investment was made possible thanks to donors who covered the $3.5 million cost. It’s is the only robot of its kind in Alberta entirely dedicated to women’s health (we don’t have to share this one with the boys – they have their own).Β  So, if you’re diagnosed with cancer below-the-waist, you’re likely to get in for surgery sooner rather than later.

Robots in surgeries for women-3The da Vinci provides the surgeon behind its controls with enhanced vision, dexterity, and control. The robot is able to access the cancer making a series of tiny incisions. Thanks to minuscule “hands”, the robot’s precision translates into shorter hospital stays and decreased susceptibility to infection and scarring. This also means quicker recovery time (most patients go home the same day as their surgery!).

Robots in surgeries for women-4Delivering Babies Post-Surgery

One of the da Vinci benefits that really resonated with me relates to women wanting to have babies post-surgery. In most cases, the chances of a successful pregnancy drastically improve thanks to the minimally-invasive nature of the procedures.

Robots in surgeries for women-5Better For Surgeon’s Well Being

The da Vinci’s also popular with surgeons because they’re able to sit at the robot’s controls, as opposed to standing hunched over their patient for several hours while performing laparoscopic surgery. (A little less wear and tear on their bodies.) With this equipment in Edmonton, we’re able to attract some of the best doctors in the world to work here.

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I especially care about this asset because I’m a woman, I love my girlfriends, and I want the women in my life around forever. The fact that we have the da Vinci in Edmonton makes me proud!

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For more information about the da Vinci, click here. To read up on the Edmonton Health City initiative, click here.

Pin this to your My Health and Women’s Health boards and follow me on Pinterest here.

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Thank you to Edmonton Health City for sponsoring this post. As always, opinions and thoughts are all mine.

 

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  1. Bianca says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:54 am

    Thank u for saving my life. Had laparoscopic surgery January.

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There's a lot to sift through online, but here are a few videos that are definitely worth the time - to bring perspective, some joy, and some love. I've posted some in my stories this week but wanted a permanent place on my feed. The links are all clickable in my bio. 

Watch @marielle.elizabeth's video "Being Healthy Doesn't Make Your Life More Valuable" https://www.instagram.com/p/CNoItr8ANtC/.

Watch @celeighcardinal's new music video which celebrates community, friendship, and all forms of love.

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Meet a remarkable family. The family of Rob White - the man who presumed drowned after trying to save a dog in the river last week - spoke on love, kindness and legacy on #RealTalkRJ. I was honestly bawling the whole time (starts at the 1:20 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG7s3JsUT6Q

I'm also heartbroken to hear about another unnecessary loss. Daunte Wright. To the black community - I'm sorry. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this again. 

Hugs to you, friends. ❀
Happy birthday @ryanjespersen! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ πŸ₯³ Alth Happy birthday @ryanjespersen! πŸ₯³πŸ₯³ πŸ₯³

Although this photo is from a year ago, the setting will be exactly the same for Ry's second pandemic birthday: cocktails πŸ₯‚and Crispy Crunch Cake πŸŽ‚. It's all you truly need, isn't it? Your family, delicious food, and fabulous cocktails! 😊

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