da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Pacific Medical Centers is pleased to offer da Vinci® robotic surgery to patients in our Urology and Gynecology departments. With this minimally invasive technology, patients can get back to their lives quickly—in days rather than weeks. And that means a faster return to work, school, hobbies and other activities.

Unlike open surgery, a procedure using the da Vinci system requires only very small incisions, so scars are minimized. Because the surgery is less invasive, patients report better pain control. They also experience a lower risk of infection, minimized blood loss, a reduced threat to nearby nerves and organs, and fewer postoperative complications.

PacMed uses the da Vinci robotic surgical system. This sophisticated system uses a high-definition, 3-D camera. This gives the surgeon a magnified, high-resolution 3-D image.

During surgery, the surgeon’s hands do not enter the patient. Instead, the surgeon sits several feet away at a specialized console and maneuvers tools remotely. The surgeon creates several “keyhole” incisions, through which the camera and tools are inserted. The system cannot move or make decisions on its own; the surgeon is in charge of every action.

Consultations and Locations

Your surgeon and professional staff will discuss your procedure with you and answer your questions. Surgeries are conducted by PacMed providers at either Virginia Mason Medical Center or Swedish Medical Center.

Gynecology

Gynecology consultations are provided at our Federal Way, First Hill, Northgate and Renton clinics. You can read more at the Gynecology web page. PacMed gynecological surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system include:

• da Vinci robotic hysterectomy (fibroid uterus, bleeding and pain)
• da Vinci robotic endometriosis (chronic pelvic pain and infertility)
• da Vinci robotic myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids)
• da Vinci robotic sacrocolpopexy (pelvic organ prolapse)
• da Vinci robotic tubal reversal (fertility surgery)

Follow this link to see testimonials from some of our patients who have experienced robotic-assisted gynecological surgery.

Urology

Urology consultations are offered at our First Hill, Canyon Park and Renton clinics. You can read more at the Urology web page. PacMed urological surgeries using the da Vinci robotic surgical system include:

• Kidney, prostate and bladder cancers
• Cystectomy (removal of all or some of bladder)
• Nephrectomy (removal of the kidney)
• Pyeloplasty (repair of kidney obstruction)
• Prostatectomy

All of our surgeons are board certified or board eligible in their specialty and surgical subspecialty. In addition, all have specialized training in da Vinci robotic surgery. Dr. Askari completed an AAGL fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. Dr. Pick completed a two-year fellowship in Endourology, Laparoscopy and da Vinci Robotic Surgery.

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Find out more about our da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted Surgery specialists, including their practice philosophies and special interests:

• Askari, Reza MD
• Han, Michael Y. MD
• Pick, Donald MD