San Diego Health: Treating Common Women's Health Conditions With Robotic Surgery by ScrippsHealth

Host Susan Taylor and OB-GYNs Dr. Valerie Gafori and Dr. Anupam Garg discuss common women's health conditions and how to treat them with robotic surgery. Learn more: www.scripps.org/6643p

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1:00 - What causes severe pain in the pelvis?
2:02 - Can fibroids cause infertility?
2:14 - What is a myomectomy?
2:35 - Can you still get pregnant after a myomectomy?
2:40 - What are the different types of myomectomies?
3:08 - Can fibroids come back after being removed?
3:53 - How can you get rid of fibroid tumors permanently?
4:11 - What is the difference between a fibroid tumor and a cancerous tumor?
4:36 - What is a pelvic prolapse?
5:17 - At what age do women typically have gynecological issues?
5:45 - What is gynecological robotic surgery?
7:16 - What is single-site robotic surgery?
8:05 - What are the benefits of robotic surgery?
9:19 - What are the risks of robotic surgery?
9:48 - Does robotic surgery shorten the time of surgery?
10:33 - When should you see a doctor for pelvic pain and unusual symptoms?
11:38 - Who is a candidate for robotic surgery?