Introduction to Laparoscopic (or Robotic) Hysterectomy
Women’s Clinic of Johnson County is here to help you through all of life’s ups and downs.
There are a variety of reasons a patient might need a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy in Kansas City. This is because the procedure is designed to be highly personalized to you! During a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, typically our doctors remove the uterus; however, we can also keep or remove the ovaries and cervix, depending on your health concerns and pain points. During an initial visit with your WCJC provider, we run all the proper tests and discuss all of your options in great detail.
Service Overview
What it Covers
- Uterine, Cervical, or Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Heavy Vaginal Bleeding
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Uterine Prolapse
Procedure Time
1 - 3 hours
Hospital Stay
Outpatient or a 1 night stay in the hospital
Recovery Time
4 - 6 weeks
Anesthetic
General
Downtime
2 weeks
Our Locations
We perform Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomy at the following hospitals:
Olathe Medical Center
20333 W 151st St
Olathe, KS 66061
Phone 913-791-4200
Advent Health Shawnee Mission
9100 S 74th St
Merriam, KS 66204
Phone 913-676-2000
How it Works
A minimally invasive surgery to address a variety of concerns.
During an initial visit with WCJC, our providers will discuss the pros and cons of the options you have when it comes to your Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. We will also provide you with pre-operative instructions and schedule your surgery for a day and time that works best for your schedule.
Our doctors perform Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomies in Kansas City in a surgical facility under general anesthesia. The procedure itself takes one to three hours, during which we will make an incision in or around the belly button and also the lower abdomen to enable placements of the camera (where the term “laparoscopic” comes from) and instruments. From there, we will remove the uterus, as well as the ovaries and/or cervix, if desired.
Benefits
Medically advanced technology that enables us to give you the answers you need to make the best decision.
After healing from a Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomy in Kansas City, most of our patients find they experience a significant improvement in pain, heavy bleeding, and other symptoms associated with their fibroids (associated with their uterus). Plus, a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is a much more minimally invasive procedure compared to other types of Hysterectomy. As a result, patients notice less blood loss, less scarring and less post-operative pain. Many of our patients also enjoy being able to return home after surgery rather than a longer hospital stay; as well as returning to work sooner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team often hears recurring questions regarding Laparoscopic or Robotic Hysterectomy. Here are a few helpful answers to get you started on your own journey to living pain-free./p>
Post-Operative Instructions
Your post-operative instructions for gynecology procedures were created for you by the Women’s Clinic of Johnson County to aid in your comfort and understanding of the recovery process. Our goal is to provide you with an excellent surgical experience. Thank you for choosing our health care team.