lcmh.com 17 pain or heavy bleeding, it can affect every aspect of their lives. Robotic-assisted surgery allows us to offer effective treatment options with smaller incisions and faster recovery times.” Gentler surgical options According to Clay Maraist, MD, robotic-assisted surgery can also play an important role in treating conditions that become more common during and after menopause. As women age, changes in hormones and pelvic support structures can lead to conditions that may require surgical treatment. “Robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery can help treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, abnormal bleeding and hysterectomy-related conditions while allowing women to receive minimally invasive care with shorter recovery times,” Dr. Maraist says. Joseph Semien Jr., MD, a specially trained pelvic floor dysfunction specialist, highlights the benefits roboticassisted surgery can provide for women dealing with urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders—conditions that can significantly affect daily life. “Urinary incontinence affects millions of women,” says Dr. Semien. “It keeps women from playing with their kids, Jessica Cole, MD OB/GYN 1890 W. Gauthier Road, Suite 145 Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-245-2988 Clay Maraist, MD OB/GYN 1890 W. Gauthier Road, Suite 135 Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-245-2986 Joseph Semien Jr., MD Gynecology 1890 W. Gauthier Road, Suite 135 Lake Charles, LA 70605 337-245-2985 Make an appointment Memorial Obstetrics and Gynecology providers Discover the benefits Scan the QR code to learn more about robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery at Lake Charles Memorial. exercising or fully enjoying everyday activities. Too many women suffer in silence from conditions that can often be treated quickly and effectively.” Convenient access to care The da Vinci surgical system, by Intuitive Surgical Inc., is part of a broader investment in robotic-assisted care at Lake Charles Memorial Health System. Memorial continues to expand access to robotic-assisted platforms across multiple specialties and for a variety of procedures, bringing advanced surgical technology closer to where patients live and work. For women in Southwest Louisiana, that means they no longer have to travel far from home to access innovative surgical care. Instead, they can receive advanced treatment from physicians they know and trust—and get back to enjoying their lives sooner. “At the end of the day, this technology is about improving people’s lives,” Dr. Maraist says. “It’s about helping women feel better, recover faster and get back to the moments that matter most.”
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