Minimally Invasive Robotic or Laparoscopic Surgery
Keyhole surgery
Many gynaecological operations that once required large incisions can now be performed through a few small “keyhole” cuts, using robotic or laparoscopic techniques. For suitable patients this means less pain, lower risk of complications, shorter hospital stays and a quicker return to normal life.
Mr Sideris is trained in both robotic and laparoscopic surgery and uses these approaches for:
- Early-stage endometrial (womb) and cervical cancer
- Removal of ovarian cysts and complex benign masses
- Treatment of endometriosis and fibroids
- Risk-reducing (prophylactic) surgery to lower ovarian and womb cancer risk
- Diagnostic laparoscopy to investigate pelvic pain or suspected disease
Our approach
Counselling on key hole surgical options
What to expect: At your consultation, Mr Sideris will explain whether a minimally invasive approach is right for you, what the operation involves, the recovery timeline, and any alternatives — so you can make an informed decision.
Alternatives, suitability for MIS
We would recommend an intervention only if its absolutely necessary or to get more information (diagnostic). Case selection for MIS (keyhole surgery) is essential. MIS can be applicable for management of fibroids, endometriosis, removal of womb with/withour ovaries and tubes, removal of ovarian cysts etc
Robotic Surgery
Robotics is replacing laparoscopic treatment on several occasions. Nevertheless laparoscopy is still important and on some occasions can be a better cost effective option for the patient.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy still has a role in simple procedures and sometimes is a quicker and more cost effective option than robotics. Hence we will still recommend when robotics is not needed.