Women's Health Specialists continues to lead the region in health care for women with the introduction of the first robotic assisted laparoscopic surgery for hysterectomies. "The physicians at Women's Health Specialists put our patients first when it comes to reducing pain and increasing recovery time for this type of surgery," said William L. Hughes, Administrator, Women's Health Specialists. "Doctors Jeremy Singer and Evan Collins have undergone extensive training to become the first gynecologists in the local area to be able to offer this leading edge surgical procedure to our patients," added Hughes.

The new laparoscopic surgery will be conducted at St. Lucie Medical Center using the Da Vinci™ Surgical System. Using the Da Vinci Surgical System, the surgeon operates while seated comfortably at a computer console viewing a 3-D image of the surgical field. The surgeon's fingers grasp the masters on the computer console and while viewing the surgical field through the Da Vinci™ Systems high-resolution, three-dimensional image display, the surgeon manipulates and guides Da Vinci's computer- assisted robotic arms and instruments.

The technology seamlessly translates the surgeon's movements at the computer console into precise, real-time movements of the surgical instruments inside the patient. While the surgeon's hands and fingers direct the surgery, the movements are translated by the computer to precise movement of the microsurgical instruments on the robotic arms inside the patient's body.

Benefits of the modern surgery compared to the conventional open surgery may include: Significantly less pain; less blood loss; fewer complications; less scarring; shorter hospital stay; and a faster return to normal daily activities. For more information about the Da Vinci™ Surgical System, contact Women's Health Specialists at (772) 219-1080 or (800) 666-1667.

For more than 35 years, Women's Health Specialists' highly regarded and modern OB/GYN practice has provided a full range of healthcare services to women through all stages of their lives, through puberty, child-bearing ages, menopause and beyond. The Women's Health Specialists' professional team consists of obstetricians and gynecologists, certified nurse-midwives, nurses and support staff. Services include wellness exams, prenatal care, menopause management, cancer screening and prevention provided in a personalized and comfortable environment from headquarters located adjacent to the Treasure Coast Square mall in Jensen Beach, Florida, with branch offices in Saint Lucie West and Okeechobee.

Women's Health Specialists, a name known and trusted by thousands, is located at 3498 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, Florida; (772) 219-1080. You may also visit their new website at www.whsfl.com.