Single-Incision Hysterectomy—Web Chat with Bruce R. Pierce, MD
Bruce R. Pierce, MD, FACOG, who performed the first robot-assisted, single-incision hysterectomy at University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP), will discuss the minimally invasive procedure during a live web chat Monday, October 5, from noon to 12:30 p.m.
A hysterectomy—removal of the uterus—is the second most common surgery among women in the United States. Traditional surgical methods often required a hospital stay of several days followed by weeks of recovery time. Now, however, physicians at UMCP, assisted by a da Vinci Surgical System® robot, can perform the procedure via a single, small incision through the belly button.
Benefits to the patient may include reduced scarring and blood loss, significantly less pain, shorter recovery time and limited hospital stays—in fact, most patients can return home the same day, said Dr. Pierce, a board certified OB/GYN with extensive experience performing robot-assisted surgeries.
Dr. Pierce, a member of the Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) Medical Staff and Medical Director of the Robotic Surgery Program at UMCP, will provide an overview of the procedure, discuss common reasons for hysterectomies and respond to audience questions.
To view the web chat, visit PHCS' USTREAM channel at www.ustream.tv/princetonhealth on your computer, tablet or smartphone.
To ask questions during the web chat, viewers may create an account or log in using an existing Facebook or USTREAM account. Questions also may be emailed in advance to PrincetonHealth@gmail.com.
To register for the chat, visit www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 1-888-897-8979.
Registration is not required. However, those who register will be entered in a drawing to win one of several gift cards that will be awarded immediately following the web chat. Viewers must be present to win.
About Princeton HealthCare System
Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services through University Medical Center of Princeton, behavioral healthcare through Princeton House Behavioral Health, rehabilitation, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, a primary and specialty medical practice, and fitness and wellness services. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.
