What is Minimally Invasive Gynaecology?

Minimally invasive surgery including robotic-assisted surgery using a magnified, 3D high-definition camera, allows a surgeon to use techniques and equipment that limit the size and number of cuts, or incisions, that they need to make, which leads to less pain and scarring and an increased recovery rate. It is considered safer than open surgery and is recognised as providing reduced operative trauma and adverse effects. Whilst minimally invasive actual operative time is longer, the overall hospitalisation timelines for our patients is shorter. The incidence of post-surgery complications such as wound ruptures or adhesions is also much lower which leads to a decreased rate of infection and lower long term complication risks.