Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

At Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists, we understand that making the decision to undergo surgery can be overwhelming. That’s why we are committed to providing compassionate guidance, ensuring you explore all available treatment options—including non-surgical alternatives—so you can make an informed choice with confidence.

Our board-certified gynecologists are highly skilled in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, offering advanced surgical techniques that prioritize patient comfort, recovery, and overall well-being.

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Minimally invasive surgery is our preferred approach for most gynecologic procedures, allowing for:

• Smaller incisions and minimal scarring
• Reduced pain and blood loss
• Many procedures, such as hysterectomies, performed on an outpatient basis
• Shorter hospital stays for inpatient procedures
• Faster recovery times

More than 95% of our hysterectomies are performed using minimally invasive techniques—significantly surpassing the national average of 30% reported by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS). Given that hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries among women, affecting nearly one-third of all women in their lifetime, we are committed to ensuring the safest and most effective surgical experience possible.

Additionally, we offer minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence using bladder slings, as well as pelvic floor prolapse correction.

Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists and Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center have been nationally recognized for excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, a testament to our dedication to superior care.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

For the most advanced surgical precision, we proudly offer da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery. This state-of-the-art system provides surgeons with an unparalleled high-resolution, three-dimensional view, allowing for greater accuracy and refined technique. Patients benefit from:

• Smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery
• Shorter hospital stays
• Less blood loss and scarring
• A quicker recovery period

Our highly trained robotic surgeons—Dr. McKeown, Dr. Pipkin, Dr. Mabe, Dr. Lewis, Dr. Herrera, and Dr. Traver—offer expertise in procedures including:

• Hysterectomy – removal of the uterus
• Myomectomy – removal of uterine fibroids
• Sacrocolpopexy – reinforcement of pelvic floor prolapse using synthetic mesh
• Other complex laparoscopic surgeries

At Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists, every patient receives the benefit of expertise, leading-edge technology, and compassionate surgical care tailored to their individual needs.