MY RELATIONSHIP TO DA VINCI SURGERY: Patient

MY CONDITION: Other Gynecologic Condition

TYPE OF PROCEDURE I HAD: da Vinci Gynecology

DATE OF PROCEDURE: Sep 16, 2008

MY SURGEON: Dr. Eric English

HOSPITAL WHERE MY PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED: United Hospital

OTHER TREATMENTS I CONSIDERED BEFORE DA VINCI SURGERY:
I thought my only option for this surgery was traditional open surgery or conventional laparoscopy until I heard about the Da Vinci surgery from Dr. English.

THE BIGGEST CONCERNS I HAD ABOUT TREATMENT:
The fact that the surgeon was not doing this hands-on.

WHY I CHOSE DA VINCI SURGERY:
Less pain, shorter recovery time and the chances of this surgery returning my fertility were much higher. My surgeon was able to do much more detailed work.

HOW LONG I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL:
Overnight

MY PAIN AND/OR DISCOMFORT LEVEL:
Minimal

ABOUT MY RECOVERY TIME:
2 weeks

WHEN I RETURNED TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES:
2 weeks

ABOUT MY SURGEON AND/OR FACILITY STAFF:
I can't say enough about my surgeon and the care I have received. There are no words to appropriately express my gratitude and appreciation to Dr. English.

HOW DA VINCI SURGERY COMPARED TO MY PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES OR PRECONCEPTIONS OF SURGERY:
My primary pain felt like all that I did was exercise too much and do way too many sit ups!

I WOULD RECOMMEND DA VINCI SURGERY TO MY FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!

I have been struggling with tubal blockage for years, which has taken my fertility. I had a surgery scheduled in North Carolina to have my tubes removed when tragedy struck our family, and we were faced with moving to Minnesota, and I had to cancel my surgery.

As fate would have it, I called Dr. English's office and set up an appointment. After his examination, he informed me about the da Vinci Surgical System and told me that he was very optimistic that he could restore my fertility by repairing my tubes. He explained the surgery and the da Vinci System to me, and I was absolutely thrilled at the prospect of what this surgical system could do for me.

It has been almost 2 months since my surgery, and so far I'm feeling wonderful. My husband is currently in Iraq serving our country and is not set to return until next year. I am optimistic that we can begin our family when he returns home, and we have Dr. English and the da Vinci Surgical System creators to thank.