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only 10 days compared to six weeks with a
traditional hysterectomy.
“The thing I like most is that my
patients have less pain,” Dr. Gray says.
“And from my perspective, the robot
allows me to remove or maneuver around
scar tissue more easily. Plus, my patients
go home the same day as the procedure,
need less pain medication, and get back to
their daily activities more quickly.”
Loving her life, loving herself
Carma is still a woman with demands
on her time, including her career in
education and running a successful
online fashion business. But she praises
Methodist Charlton and da Vinci for her
newfound sense of freedom.
“It’s a relief to have the cyst gone, to
know that cancer doesn’t have to be my
story,” she says. Plus, she’s no longer held
back by debilitating menstrual cycles.
She encourages other women to
prioritize their health, as well.
“As women, we tend to plan our health
care around our jobs and families,” she
says. “In this case, I intentionally refused
to let anything get in the way of taking
care of myself. I would tell any woman,
‘Love yourself enough to take care of
yourself. That way you can be here to be a
part of your legacy.’”
“I would tell
any woman,
‘Love yourself
enough to
take care of
yourself.’”
— Carma Morgan
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reasons the
da Vinci
robot rocks
Less pain:
Surgeons operate
through tiny incisions,
disturbing less muscle
and skin. Many patients
report needing little to no
pain medication.
Better vision:
Surgeons can
zoom in far more than is
possible during traditional
open or laparoscopic
procedures. This enhances
their precision.
More options:
Until da Vinci,
many patients had to settle
for open procedures, with
large incisions and long
recovery times. Da Vinci
opened the doors for more
patients to have a minimally
invasive procedure.
Enhanced safety:
Smaller
incisions mean less bleeding
and less risk for infection.
Fast recoveries:
Da Vinci
patients are back to their
normal activities within
days, rather than weeks
or months.
GOT QUESTIONS?
We’ve got answers. Learn more
about da Vinci procedures at
MethodistHealthSystem.org/ DaVinci .