Patient Experiences
The following real-life experiences illustrate the
potential benefits of da Vinci® Surgery.
Patient: Christina Clark-Zoltek
Surgeon: Dr. John F. Boggess
Institution: N.C. Women's Hospital at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
"I had my son's third birthday party, with the works, four days (after the procedure). I was a little slow, but, you know, I would have still been in the hospital if I'd had a traditional hysterectomy."
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Patient: Sylvia Tippett
Surgeon: Dr. John F. Boggess
Institution: N.C. Women's Hospital at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
"It's mind-boggling to me that I had a total hysterectomy and in less than 24 hours I was headed home and in less than two weeks I was back to normal activities. I don't even feel like I've had surgery. As a nurse, I'm thinking every woman should receive this type of care."
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Patient: Karena O'Connell
Surgeon: Dr. Mark Zepeda
Institution: St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA
"There was no pain from the procedure and it was one week ago today and I can't even tell I had the procedure. This isn't your ... grandma's hysterectomy."
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If you are considering major surgery, talk to a doctor who performs da Vinci Surgery. To find a da Vinci surgeon, use our surgeon locator.