Women's Health
Physicians from a broad spectrum of specialties come together at University Hospital to offer a focused program for women’s health. Built on research conducted at the University of Louisville and around the world, the women’s health program offers the unique diagnostic, treatment and after care services that female-specific health issues require.
The women’s health programs at University Hospital include:
When medication and non-invasive procedures are unable to relieve symptoms, surgery remains the accepted and most effective treatment for a range of gynecologic conditions.
Traditional open gynecologic surgery, using a large incision for access to the uterus and surrounding anatomy, has for many years been the standard approach to many gynecologic procedures. For many women facing gynecologic surgery, the period of pain, discomfort and extended time away from normal daily activities that may follow traditional surgery can understandably cause significant anxiety.
Fortunately, less invasive options are available. Some gynecologic procedures enable surgeons to access the target anatomy using a vaginal approach, which may not require an external incision. But for complex hysterectomies and other gynecologic procedures, robot-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Si Surgical system may be the most effective, least invasive treatment option. Through tiny, 1-2 cm incisions, surgeons using the da Vinci Si can operate with greater precision and control, minimizing the pain and risk associated with large incisions while increasing the likelihood of a fast recovery and excellent clinical outcomes.
To learn more about the da Vinci Si Surgical system at University of Louisville Hospital, click here.
Please contact us online or at 502-561-8850 if you have any questions. You may use the Physician Finder to learn more about our physicians.