As a progressive OB/GYN skilled in the most advanced medical techniques, Kelly Morales, MD, is an expert in minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgeries. At her private practice in San Antonio, Dr. Morales uses the revolutionary da Vinci® robotic system to perform minimally invasive hysterectomies and myomectomies. To find out if you’re a candidate for minimally invasive robotic surgery, call the office of Kelly Morales OB/GYN or book an appointment online.
The innovative da Vinci robotic surgical system is a technologically advanced tool that makes it easier for Dr. Morales to perform minimally invasive gynecologic procedures, such as myomectomies and hysterectomies.
Don’t let the thought of robotic surgery scare you. Dr. Morales is completely in control of the procedure at all times. In fact, only highly skilled surgeons with extensive experience performing nonrobotic surgeries offer this type of procedure.
The da Vinci system translates Dr. Morales’ hand movements into smaller, more precise motions. In addition to a miniature size, the da Vinci robotic components can move in ways that would be impossible for a human hand.
This increased flexibility and control allows Dr. Morales to perform complex surgeries through a tiny incision. The da Vinci system also projects a magnified, high-definition 3D image of the inside of your body to offer a clear view.
Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries offer numerous benefits compared to traditional procedures. In a traditional hysterectomy, Dr. Morales makes a large incision across your abdomen that leaves a scar and takes several weeks to heal.
Minimally invasive procedures require much smaller incisions — about the size of a buttonhole — to insert miniature surgical instruments.
Advantages of robotic-assisted surgeries include:
The best way to find out if you’re a good candidate for da Vinci robotic surgery is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Morales. She has extensive experience using the da Vinci system to treat a variety of gynecologic conditions, such as:
First, Dr. Morales carefully evaluates your condition to determine whether robotic-assisted surgery is right for you. She practices a conservative approach to medicine and only recommends surgery when other treatments fail to improve your condition.
Minimally invasive surgeries still require general anesthesia and typically last three to four hours. Afterward, you recover faster and experience less pain than you would from traditional surgery.
To learn more about your options for robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery, call the office of Kelly Morales, OB/GYN, or book an appointment online.
