Robotic and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery with Dr. Geoffrey Bowers
In this month’s informative Stay Well Health Chat, Nicole Michalik and Marisa Magnatta welcome Dr. Geoffrey Bowers, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and chair for robotic surgery at Virtua Health. Dr. Bowers provides…
In this month’s informative Stay Well Health Chat, Nicole Michalik and Marisa Magnatta welcome Dr. Geoffrey Bowers, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and chair for robotic surgery at Virtua Health. Dr. Bowers provides a comprehensive overview of robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgeries, detailing how these technologies enhance precision, significantly reduce pain, reduce recovery times, and offer women innovative treatment options for conditions like uterine fibroids and endometriosis
Dr. Bowers specifically addresses two common yet often misunderstood conditions: uterine fibroids and endometriosis. He discusses how fibroids—benign growths in the uterus—can cause severe symptoms, including heavy bleeding and chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Bowers also highlights endometriosis, a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to intense pain and fertility issues. With advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques, these conditions can now be effectively treated using smaller incisions, significantly reduced discomfort, and quicker recovery periods.
Some of the Topics Discussed Include:
- What is a minimally-invasive GYN surgeon and how does minimally invasive surgery differ from traditional surgery?
- What are the conditions that you see most commonly and the treatments that are available?
- A staggering statistic: 40-70% of women have uterine fibroids. What are the symptoms, who is at risk and are they preventable?
- How are fibroids treated? Are there nonsurgical options?
- What is endometriosis and how does it present?
- Are there factors that increase the risk for endometriosis?
- What are the best treatment options using minimally invasive surgery?
- How do women know when it’s time to seek help vs. just a bad period?
- What is a hysterectomy? How you guide patients through a decision like that?
- Are there risks associated with minimally invasive gynecologic surgery? Who is generally a good candidate?
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