Endometriosis, Pelvic Pain and the Minimally Invasive Success Story

Endometriosis is a condition that affects 6-10% of reproductive age women. It is an often debilitating condition that can cause severe pain and infertility. In fact, those patients with chronic pelvic pain have a prevalence of endometriosis of 70-87%, while those who have infertility issues have a prevalence of endometriosis of 38% . The diagnosis is made surgically, but a high degree of suspicion is necessary to lead towards a surgical solution. Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) should be the first option for any gynecologic procedure. The daVinci Robotic Surgical System at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco is tailor made for the diagnosis and treatment of Endometriosis. With its superior vision, the daVinci system arms the surgeon with the most advanced tools in the war against pelvic pain and endometriosis. With documented significantly less blood loss, post operative pain and quicker return full function, the daVinci approach is the leading approach to the battle against endometriosis and the pelvic pain and infertility that ensues. When conservative treatments fail, or show limited results, the patient may choose a surgical approach. Clearly excision is far superior to merely draining or cautery of the implants. The successful excision of the endometriosis implant is wholly dependent upon the ability to find the implants (including all of the atypical lesions), see as precisely as possible the surgical dissection of the peritoneum, and successfully remove the lesion with free and clear margins so as to eradicate the disease. The tremendous vision of the daVinci system makes this task infinitely easier. It's a better surgery. It's a game changer. As one of the few gynecologic robotic surgeons in Texas I have been able to perform surgical success stories that I was not able to do as easily or as precisely with mere laparoscopy. If you're suffering from chronic pelvic pain, heavy painful periods or known endometriosis, I'd be happy to discuss all of your options including excision with the daVinci Surgical System here at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco.